Nanostructure of Steels
Scholarship Description
Castrip is a revolutionary new method of producing steel strip directly from liquid steel that BlueScope Steel plan to commercialise in Australia. Currently, only plain carbon steels are produced using this method. This project will investigate microalloying additions known to be highly effective in conventional steels (Ti, Nb, V, Al, Cu and Mo) with an emphasis on nanoscale microstructure suing advanced microscopy techniques. For the first time, we will explore and optimise the effect of these alloying additions in strip cast steels where dramatically higher cooling rates and special deoxidation practices present opportunities for innovative new design of steel nanostructure. Ultimately we will perform production trials of the most promising alloys with a view to developing design concepts for a new class of strip cast steels. This project will be conducted in collaboration with BlueScope Steel (www.bluescopesteel.com.au).
| Reference Number: | 3563 |
| Study Subject: | Optimisation of Nanostructure in New Microalloyed Strip Cast Steels to Control Properties |
| Provided By: | The University of Sydney |
| To be undertaken at: | The University of Sydney. |
| Level: | Post Graduate (Research) |
Availability
This scholarship is offered dependent on funds to one person. Open for applications from December 18, 2007 until November 15, 2008.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD25000 (per annum). This award is to be used for research and living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.
Research Information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY or PHYSICAL SCIENCES. It is required that your study starts no earlier than March 1, 2008 and no later than March 1, 2011.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Julie Cairney (Senior Lecturer) Electron Microscope Unit Email: j.cairney@usyd.edu.au |