Electropulsing treatment (EPT) is a state-of-the-art technology for rapidly heating metallic materials. The highly energy-efficient and eco-sufficient process utilizes a pulsed current or “electropulse,” achieving unique effects such as electroplasticity and electropulsing anisotropy. It facilitates fast microstructural evolution in alloys—compared to the conventional furnace heat treatment (FHT) technique—possibly via athermal contributions that go beyond the effects of Joule heating.
How electric pulses enhance heat treatment for lightweight magnesium metals
