Improvement of mechanical properties of electron beam welded Mo14Re alloy with in-situ carbon by magnetron sputtering

Key Points

• Enhanced mechanical properties were observed in the Mo14Re alloy due to in-situ carbon during the magnetron sputtering process.
• The study reports significant improvements in strength and durability metrics after applying the welding technique and carbon integration.
• Assessment using electron beam welding showed effective enhancement in performance parameters across multiple trials.
• This approach highlights a novel method for strengthening noble materials, with further investigations needed for practical applications.