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Pulsford, C, Jepson, M, Thomson, R, Lolla, T, Siefert, J, Komai, N, Hashimoto, K, Tominaga, K (2022) Microstructural characterisation of creep tested advanced austenitic stainless steel super 304H, Materials at High Temperatures, 39(6), pp.416-426, ISSN: 0960-3409. DOI: 10.1080/09603409.2022.2037328.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Shen, K, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, D, Yu, S, Wang, S (2021) Swelling-induced telephone cord blisters in hydrogel films, Composite Structures, 280, 114909, ISSN: 0263-8223. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114909.

Xu, X, Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2020) Influence of microstructure on cavitation in the heat affected zone of a Grade 92 steel weld during long-term high temperature creep, Materials Characterization, 170, pp.110663-110663, ISSN: 1044-5803. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2020.110663.

Xu, X, Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2020) Localised creep cavitation on boron nitride in the heat affected zone of 9% Cr tempered martensitic steel welds, Materials and Design, 196, ISSN: 0264-1275. DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2020.109046.

Byrne, R, McGladdery, J, Zhou, Z, Thomson, R, Doak, S, Jepson, M (2020) Detection and quantification of precipitates in 11–12 wt% Cr steels using in-column secondary electron detectors, Materials Characterization, 165(July 2020), 110356, ISSN: 1044-5803. DOI: 10.1016/j.matchar.2020.110356.

Karunaratne, MSA, Yan, S, Thomson, R, Coghlan, L, Higginson, R (2019) Modelling carburisation in 9Cr-1Mo ferritic steel tube substrates in experimental CO2 atmospheres, Corrosion Science, 163, 108248, ISSN: 0010-938X. DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2019.108248.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, D, Wang, S (2019) A new spallation mechanism of thermal barrier coatings and a generalized mechanical model, Composite Structures, 227, 111314, ISSN: 0263-8223. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111314.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, DS, Wang, S (2019) Spontaneous formation and morphology of telephone cord blisters in thin films: The Ω formulae, Composite Structures, 225, 111108, ISSN: 0263-8223. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.111108.

Guo, J, Xu, X, Jepson, MAE, Thomson, RC (2019) Influence of weld thermal cycle and post weld heat treatment on the microstructure of MarBN steel, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, ISSN: 0308-0161. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpvp.2019.05.010.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Critchlow, GW, Thomson, R, Wang, S (2019) Determination of residual stress and interface adhesion toughness of thin films by blisters, Material Design and Processing Communication, 1(5), e60, ISSN: 2577-6576. DOI: 10.1002/mdp2.60.

Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2019) Cross-weld creep performance in grade 91 steel: Macro-based assessment, Welding Journal -New York-, March 2019, ISSN: 0043-2296. DOI: 10.29391/2019.98.005.

Liu, Y, Wang, QS, Thomson, R, Kenny, S (2019) Calculation of diffusion coefficients in γ-Ni, Key Engineering Materials, 795, pp.15-21, ISSN: 1013-9826. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.795.15.

Xu, X, West, GD, Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, RC (2018) Microstructural Characterization of the Heat-Affected Zones in Grade 92 Steel Welds: Double-Pass and Multipass Welds, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 49(4), pp.1211-1230, ISSN: 1073-5623. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-017-4446-6.

Harvey, C, Wang, S, Yuan, B, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G (2018) Determination of mode I and II adhesion toughness of monolayer thin films by circular blister tests, Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, ISSN: 0167-8442. DOI: 10.1016/j.tafmec.2018.01.006.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Wang, S (2018) A new spallation mechanism of thermal barrier coatings on aero-engine turbine blades, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, ISSN: 2095-0349. DOI: 10.1016/j.taml.2018.01.007.

Yan, S, Doak, S, Thomson, R, Higginson, R (2017) An investigation on oxidation/carburisation of 9Cr-1Mo steel heat exchanger tube in an AGR environment, Materials at High Temperatures, ISSN: 0960-3409. DOI: 10.1080/09603409.2017.1392411.

Kyaw, S, Jones, A, Jepson, MAE, Hyde, T, Thomson, RC (2017) Corrigendum to "Effects of three-dimensional coating interfaces on thermo-mechanical stresses within plasma spray thermal barrier coatings" [Mater. Des. 125 (2017) 189-204], Materials and Design, ISSN: 0264-1275. DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2017.07.015.

Xu, X, West, GD, Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2017) The influence of thermal cycles on the microstructure of grade 92 steel, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 48(11), pp.5396-5414, ISSN: 1073-5623. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-017-4306-4.

Mbuya, TO, Gu, Y, Thomson, RC, Reed, PAS (2017) Effect of intermetallic particles and grain boundaries on short fatigue crack growth behaviour in a cast Al–4Cu–3Ni–0.7Si piston alloy, Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, 40(9), pp.1428-1442, ISSN: 8756-758X. DOI: 10.1111/ffe.12586.

Karunaratne, M, Jepson, M, Simms, NJ, Nicholls, JR, Thomson, R (2017) Modelling of microstructural evolution in multi-layered overlay coatings, Journal of Materials Science, 52(20), pp.12279-12294, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-017-1365-2.

Kyaw, S, Jones, A, Jepson, M, Hyde, TH, Thomson, R (2017) Effects of three-dimensional coating interfaces on thermo-mechanical stresses within plasma spray thermal barrier coatings, Materials and Design, ISSN: 0261-3069. DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2017.03.067.

Yao, Z, Degnan, CC, Jepson, M, Thomson, R (2016) Microstructural and chemical rejuvenation of a Ni-based superalloy, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, ISSN: 1543-1940. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-016-3790-2.

Wang, L, Parker, S, Rose, A, West, G, Thomson, R (2016) Effects of Solute Nb Atoms and Nb Precipitates on Isothermal Transformation Kinetics from Austenite to Ferrite, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 47(7), pp.3387-3396, ISSN: 1073-5623. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-016-3548-x.

Wang, L, Parker, SV, Rose, AJ, West, GD, Thomson, R (2016) Modelling of Nb influence on phase transformation behaviours from austenite to ferrite in low carbon steels, MODELLING AND SIMULATION IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 24(3), ISSN: 0965-0393. DOI: 10.1088/0965-0393/24/3/035016.

Karunaratne, M, Kyaw, S, Jones, A, Morrell, R, Thomson, R (2016) Modelling the coefficient of thermal expansion in Ni based superalloys and bond coatings, Journal of Materials Science, ISSN: 1573-4803.

Li, L, MacLachlan, RC, Jepson, MAE, Thomson, RC (2013) Microstructural Evolution of Boron Nitride Particles in Advanced 9Cr Power Plant Steels, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science, 44(7), pp.3411-3418, ISSN: 1073-5623. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-013-1642-x.

Yao, Z, Degnan, CC, Jepson, MAE, Thomson, RC (2013) Effect of rejuvenation heat treatments on gamma prime distributions in a Ni based superalloy for power plant applications, Materials Science and Technology, 29(7), pp.775-780, ISSN: 0267-0836. DOI: 10.1179/1743284712Y.0000000199.

Gorman, DM, Higginson, RL, Du, H, McColvin, G, Fry, AT, Thomson, RC (2012) Microstructural analysis of steam oxidation of IN617 for use in ultra-supercritical steam plants, Materials at High Temperatures, 29(2), pp.81-88, ISSN: 0960-3409. DOI: 10.3184/096034012X13313071300779.

Child, DJ, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2012) The use of combined three-dimensional electron backscatter diffraction and energy dispersive X-ray analysis to assess the characteristics of the gamma/gamma-prime microstructure in alloy 720Li™, Ultramicroscopy, 114, pp.1-10, ISSN: 0304-3991. DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2011.11.003.

Karunaratne, MSA, Di Martino, I, Ogden, SL, Oates, DL, Thomson, RC (2012) Modeling of Microstructural Evolution in an MCrAlY Overlay Coating on Different Superalloy Substrates, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS TRANSACTIONS A-PHYSICAL METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE, 43A(2), pp.774-788, ISSN: 1073-5623. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-011-0897-3.

Gorman, DM, Higginson, RL, Thomson, RC, Du, H, McColvin, G, Fry, AT (2012) Microstructural Analysis of IN617 and IN625 Oxidised in the Presence of Steam for use in Ultra-Supercritical Power Plant, Oxidation of Metals, pp.1-14, ISSN: 0030-770X. DOI: 10.1007/s11085-012-9342-2.

Schoettle, C, Reed, PAS, Starink, MJ, Sinclair, I, Child, D, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2011) Mechanism of sustained macroscopic deflected fatigue crack growth in the nickel based superalloy udimet 720, Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2011, MS and T'11, 1, pp.781-788.

Mogire, EO, Higginson, RL, Fry, AT, Thomson, RC (2011) Microstructural characterization of oxide scales formed on steels P91 and P92, Materials at High Temperatures, 28(4), pp.361-368, ISSN: 0960-3409. DOI: 10.3184/096034011X13193830650089.

Child, DJ, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2011) Assessment of surface hardening effects from shot peening on a Ni-based alloy using electron backscatter diffraction techniques, Acta Materialia, 59(12), pp.4825-4834, ISSN: 1359-6454. DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2011.04.025.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2011) A Survey of Fitness-for-Service Trends in Industry, Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, 133, p.014001, ISSN: 0094-9930. DOI: 10.1115/1.3058703.

Chen, C-L and Thomson, RC (2010) Study on thermal expansion of intermetallics in multicomponent Al-Si alloys by high temperature X-ray diffraction, INTERMETALLICS, 18(9), pp.1750-1757, ISSN: 0966-9795. DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2010.05.015.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2010) An Investigation into Fatigue Crack Growth Test Methods in Sour Environment, Int. J. Offshore and Polar Engineering, 20(2), pp.103-109, ISSN: 1053-5381.

Chen, C-L, Richter, A, Thomson, RC (2010) Investigation of mechanical properties of intermetallic phases in multi-component Al-Si alloys using hot-stage nanoindentation, INTERMETALLICS, 18(4), pp.499-508, ISSN: 0966-9795. DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2009.09.013.

Chen, C-L and Thomson, RC (2010) The combined use of EBSD and EDX analyses for the identification of complex intermetallic phases in multicomponent Al-Si piston alloys, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS, 490(1-2), pp.293-300, ISSN: 0925-8388. DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2009.09.181.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2010) Effect of Crack Depth on Fatigue Crack Growth Rates for a C-Mn Pipeline Steel in a Sour Environment, International Journal of Fatigue, 32(2), pp.288-296, ISSN: 0142-1123.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2009) An investigation into fatigue crack growth test methods in a sour environment, Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, pp.373-380, ISSN: 1098-6189.

Chen, C-L, Richter, A, Thomson, RC (2009) Mechanical properties of intermetallic phases in multi-component Al-Si alloys using nanoindentation, INTERMETALLICS, 17(8), pp.634-641, ISSN: 0966-9795. DOI: 10.1016/j.intermet.2009.02.003.

Hermosilla, U, Karunaratne, M, Jones, IA, Hyde, TH, Thomson, RC (2009) Modelling the High Temperature Behaviour of TBCs using Sequentially Coupled Microstructural-Mechanical FE Analysis, Materials Science and Engineering A, 513-514, pp.302-310, DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2009.02.006.

West, G, Pace, MT, Thomson, RC (2009) Microstructural Characterisation of Oxide Formation from MCrAIY Coatings on Nickel-Based Superalloys, Materials at High Temperatures, 26(2), pp.161-168, ISSN: 0960-3409.

West, G and Thomson, RC (2009) Combined EBSD/EDS Tomography in a Dual-Beam FIB/FEG-SEM, Journal of Microscopy, 233(3), pp.442-450, ISSN: 0022-2720.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2009) Influence of Fatigue Loading on the Engineering Critical Assessment of Steel Catenary Risers in Sour Deepwater Oil and Gas Developments, Key Engineering Materials (Damage Assessment of Structures VIII), 413-414, pp.313-325, ISSN: 1662-9795.

Karunaratne, M, Ogden, SL, Kenny, SD, Thomson, RC (2009) A Mulitcomponent Diffusion Model for the Prediction of Microstructural Evolution in Coated Ni-based Superalloy Systems, Materials Science and Technology, 25(2), pp.287-299, ISSN: 0267-0836.

Hermosilla, U, Karunaratne, M, Jones, IA, Hyde, TH, Thomson, RC (2009) MCrAIY Creep Behaviour Modelling by Means of Finite-Element Unit Cells and Self-Consistent Constitutive Equations, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, 223, pp.41-51, ISSN: 1464-4207.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2009) The Behavior of Shallow Cracks in a Pipeline Steel Operating in a Sour Environment, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 131(3), p.031302, DOI: 10.1115/1.3058703.

Thomson, RC (2009) Future for Fossils, Materials World, 17(8), pp.28-30, ISSN: 0967-8638.

Thomson, RC, Newman, S, West, G, Karunaratne, M (2009) Microstructural Evolution in Coated Superalloy Systems, Energy Materials, 4, pp.11-16, ISSN: 1748-9237.

Hyde, TH, Sun, W, Becker, AA, Leen, SB, Shipway, PH, Zhang, Y, Thomson, RC, Yaghi, AH, Sanchez Hanton, J (2009) A Holistic Approach to Structural Integrity of High Temperature Welds in Power Plants, Energy Materials, 4, pp.17-22, ISSN: 1748-9237.

Hermosilla, U, Jones, IA, Hyde, TH, Thomson, RC, Karunaratne, M (2009) Finite element modelling of development of stresses in thermal barrier coatings, Energy Materials, 4(3), pp.133-140, ISSN: 1748-9237. DOI: 10.1179/174892311X13033814430220.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2008) The behaviour of shallow cracks in a pipeline steel operating in a sour environment, Proceedings of the International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering - OMAE, 5, pp.57-66, DOI: 10.1115/OMAE2008-57083.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC, Dinsdale, AT, Robinson, JAJ (2008) A computational interface for thermodynamic calculations software MTDATA, Journal of Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry (Calphad), 32(1), pp.129-134, ISSN: 0364-5916. DOI: 10.1016/j.calphad.2007.07.003.

Richter, A, Chen, CL, Smith, RR, Mcgee, E, Thomson, RC (2008) Hot stage nanoindentation in multi-component Al-Ni-Si: Experiment and simulation, Mat Sci and Eng A, 494, pp.367-379.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2007) Microstructural considerations for ultrafine lead free solder joints, Journal of Microelectronics Reliability, 47(12), pp.1997-2006, ISSN: 0026-2714. DOI: 10.1016/j.microrel.2007.04.013.

Sanchez Hanton, JJ and Thomson, RC (2007) Characterization of Isothermally Aged Grade 91 (9Cr-1Mo-Nb-V) Steel by Electron Backscatter Diffraction, Materials Science and Engineering A, 460-461, pp.261-267, ISSN: 0921-5093. DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2007.01.077.

Liu, CC, Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2007) Materials behaviour and intermetallics characteristics in the reaction between SnAgCu and Sn¿Pb solder alloys, Journal of Materials Science, 42(11), pp.4076-4086, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI: 10.1007/s10853-006-1335-6.

Delaforce, PM, Yeomans, JA, Filkin, NC, Wright, GJ, Thomson, RC (2007) Effect of NiO on the Phase Stability and Microstructure of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia, J. Am. Ceram. Soc, 90(3), pp.918-924.

Pace, MT and Thomson, RC (2007) Oxidation of MCrAIY Coatings on Ni Based Superalloys, Energy Materials, 2(3), pp.181-190, ISSN: 1748-9237.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2006) Modeling the interdependence of processing and alloy composition on the evolution of microstructure in Sn-based lead-free solders in fine pitch flip chip, IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, 29(1), pp.98-104, ISSN: 1521-3331. DOI: 10.1109/TCAPT.2005.850538.

Chen, CL, West, G, Thomson, RC (2006) Characterisation of Intermetallic Phases in Multicomponent Al-Si Casting Alloys for Engineering Applications, Materials Science Forum, 519-521, pp.359-364.

Moffat, AJ, Mellor, BG, Chen, CL, Thomson, RC, Reed, PAS (2006) Microstructural Analysis of Fatigue Initiation in Al-Si Casting Alloys, Materials Science Forum, 519-521, pp.1083-1088.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Jung, E, Thomson, RC, Liu, C, Loeher, T, Minkus, M (2006) Reliability Issues in Pb-Free Solder Joint Miniaturization, Journal of Electronic Materials, 35(9), pp.1761-1772, ISSN: 0361-5235.

Qin, RS, Wallach, ER, Thomson, RC (2005) A Phase-Field Model for the Solidification of Multicomponent and Multiphase Alloys, Journal of Crystal Growth, 279(1-2), pp.163-169, ISSN: 0022-0248. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2005.02.005.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2005) Effect of solder bump geometry on the microstructure of Sn-3.5 wt% Ag on electroless nickel immersion gold during solder dipping, Journal of Materials Research, 20(3), pp.649-658, ISSN: 0884-2914. DOI: 10.1557/JMR.2005.0078.

Kell, J, Tyrer, JR, Higginson, RL, Thomson, RC (2005) Microstructural characterization of autogenous laser welds on 316L stainless steel using EBSD and EDS, Journal of Microscopy, 217(2), pp.167-173, ISSN: 1365-2818. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.2005.01447.x.

Kell, J, Tyrer, J, Higginson, R, Thomson, R, Jones, J, Noden, S (2004) Computer generated holographic optics used in laser powder fusion, ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2004) The effect of microstructural and geometrical features on the reliability of ultrafine flip chip microsolder joints, Journal of Electronic Materials, 33(10), pp.1227-1235, ISSN: 1543-186X. DOI: 10.1007/s11664-004-0126-6.

Brett, SJ, Bates, JS, Thomson, RC (2004) Aluminium Nitride Precipitation in Low Strength Grade P91 Power Plant Steels, 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, pp.1157-1171.

Reed, PAS, Thomson, RC, James, JS, Putman, DC, Lee, KK, Gunn, SR (2003) Modelling of Microstructural Effects in the Fatigue of Austempered Ductile Iron, Materials Science and Engineering A, 346(1-2), pp.273-286, ISSN: 0921-5093. DOI: 10.1016/S0921-5093(02)00545-2.

Putman, DC and Thomson, RC (2003) Microstructural & Mechanical Property Modelling of Austempered Ductile Iron, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 16(1), pp.191-196, ISSN: 1364-0461. DOI: 10.1179/136404603225006873.

Ridings, GE, Thomson, RC, Thewlis, G (2002) Prediction of Multiwire Submerged Arc Weld Bead Shape using Neural Network Modelling, Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, 7(5), pp.265-279, ISSN: 1362-1718. DOI: 10.1179/136217102225006822.

Edwards, WM, Thomson, RC, Barnes, SJ, Barnes, SI (2002) Development of Near-Eutectic Al-Si Casting Alloys for Piston Applications, Materials Science Forum, 396-402, pp.625-630, ISSN: 0255-5476.

Starink, MJ and Thomson, RC (2001) The Effect of High Temperature Exposure on Dendritic Segregation in a Conventionally Cast Ni-base Superalloy, Journal of Materials Science, 36(23), pp.5603-5608, ISSN: 0022-2461.

Thomson, RC (2000) Characterization of Carbides in Steels Using Atom Probe Field-Ion Microscopy, Materials Characterization, 44(1-2), pp.219-233, ISSN: 1044-5803.

Thomson, RC, James, JS, Putman, DC (2000) Modelling Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties in Austempered Ductile Iron, Materials Science and Technology, 16, pp.1412-1419, ISSN: 0267-0836.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (2000) Atom Probe Characterisation of High Temperature Materials, Materials Science and Technology, 16, pp.1199-1206, ISSN: 0267-0836.

Hayes, F, Thomson, R, Dinsdale, A, Small, C, Woodthorpe, J (2000) Predictive modelling of multiphase alloys, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 16(11-12), pp.1403-1403, ISSN: 0267-0836.

Thomson, RC, Perez Perez, FJ, Warters, AD, Thewlis, G (1999) A Neural Network Approach to the Prediction of Submerged Arc Weld Metal Chemistry, ISIJ International, 39(10), pp.1096-1105, ISSN: 0915-1559.

Miller, MK, Russell, KF, Pareige, P, Starink, MJ, Thomson, RC (1998) Low Temperature Copper Solubilities in Fe-Cu-Ni, Materials Science and Engineering A, 250(1), pp.49-54.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1998) Phase Separation in a Ni-37%Co-5at.%Nb alloy, Materials Science and Engineering A, 250(1), pp.104-108.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1998) Carbide Precipitation In Martensite During The Early Stages Of Tempering Cr- and Mo- Containing Low Alloy Steels, Acta Materialia, 46, pp.2203-2213, ISSN: 1359-6454.

Sibrandij, SJ, Russell, KF, Thomson, RC, Miller, MK (1998) Digital Field Ion Microscopy, Microscopy and Microanalysis, 4(Supplement 2), pp.88-89.

Thomson, RC, Brown, N, Bates, JS, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1998) An APFIM and TEM Study of Ni4Mo Precipitation in a Commercial Ni-28%Mo-1.4%Cr wt.% alloy, Microscopy and Microanalysis, 4(Supplement 2), pp.92-93.

Roth, HA, Davis, CL, Thomson, RC (1997) Modelling Solid Solution Strengthening in Nickel Alloys, Metallurgical & Materials Transactions A, 28A, pp.1329-1335, ISSN: 1073-5623.

Starink, MJ, Cama, H, Thomson, RC (1997) MC Carbides in the Hf Containing Ni Based Superalloy MarM002, Scripta Materialia, 38(1), pp.73-80, ISSN: 1359-6462.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1997) Atom Probe Field Ion Microscopy of Model Ni-Al-Be Superalloys, Microscopy and Microanalysis, 3, Supplement 2, pp.695-696.

Miller, MK and Thomson, RC (1996) Characterization of precipitates with the atom probe, Journal De Physique. IV : JP, 6(5), ISSN: 1155-4339.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1996) An Atom Probe Field Ion Microscope Study of Model Ni-Al Superalloys Containing Be, Journal de Physique IV, 6, Colloque C5, pp.259-264, ISSN: 1155-4339.

Miller, MK and Thomson, RC (1996) Characterisation of Precipitates with the Atom Probe, Journal de Physique IV, 6, Colloque C5, pp.277-282, ISSN: 1155-4339.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1996) An Atom Probe Study of Cementite Precipitation in Autotempered Martensite in an Fe-Mn-C Alloy, Applied Surface Science, 94/95, pp.313-319, ISSN: 0169-4332.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1995) The Partitioning of Substitutional Solute Elements During the Tempering of Martensite in Cr and Mo Containing Steels, Applied Surface Science, 87/88, pp.185-193.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1995) An Atom Probe Study of Carbon Distribution in Martensite in 2.25Cr1Mo Steel, Scripta Metallurgica et Materialia, 32, pp.149-154.

Stewart, JW, Thomson, RC, Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) Cementite precipitation during tempering of martensite under the influence of an externally applied stress, Journal of Materials Science, 29(23), pp.6079-6084, ISSN: 0022-2461. DOI: 10.1007/bf00354545.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) Changes in chemical composition of carbides in 2·25Cr–1Mo power plant steel, Materials Science and Technology, 10(3), pp.193-204, ISSN: 0267-0836. DOI: 10.1179/mst.1994.10.3.193.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) Changes in chemical composition of carbides in 2·25Cr–1Mo power plant steel, Materials Science and Technology, 10(3), pp.205-208, ISSN: 0267-0836. DOI: 10.1179/mst.1994.10.3.205.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) Changes in the Chemical Composition of Carbides in 2.25Cr1Mo Power Plant Steel Part I - Bainitic Microstructures, Materials Science and Technology, 10(3), pp.193-203.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) Changes in the Chemical Composition of Carbides in 2.25Cr1Mo Power Plant Steel Part II - Mixed Microstructures, Materials Science and Technology, 10(3), pp.205-208.

Stewart, JS, Thomson, RC, Bhadeshia, HKDH (1994) The Effect of an Applied Stress on the Tempering of Martensite, Journal of Materials Science, 29, pp.6079-6084.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1993) Atom Probe and STEM Studies of Carbide Precipitation in 2.25Cr1Mo Power Plant Steel, Applied Surface Science, 67, pp.334-341.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1992) Carbide precipitation in 12Cr1MoV power plant steel, Metallurgical Transactions A, 23(4), pp.1171-1179, ISSN: 0360-2133. DOI: 10.1007/bf02665048.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1992) Carbide Precipitation in 12Cr1MoV Power Plant Steel for Application to Remanent Life Prediction, Metallurgical Transactions A, 23A, pp.1171-1179.

Thomson, RC, Bhadeshia, HKDH, Du, X, Whiteman, JA (1992) Modelling the Carbide Composition Changes in 1/2Cr1/2Mo1/4V Steel During Long Term Tempering, Materials Science and Engineering A, 155, pp.197-205.



Conferences

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Shen, K, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, D, Wang, S (Accepted for publication) Telephone cord blisters driven by pockets of energy concentration in multilayer films. In 4th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Engineering Applications (ICAMEA 2021, School of Mechanical and Equipment Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering, Handan, China.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, D, Wang, S (2019) Telephone cord blisters in multilayer thin films [Abstract]. In 6th International Conference on Mechanics of Composites (MECHCOMP6), Porto, Portugal (Virtual Conference).

Siefert, J, Parker, J, Maclachlan, R, yang, XX, Thomson, R (2019) Assessment and quantification of damage in the grade 91 steel partially transformed zone. In Shingledecker, J and Masao, T (ed) Joint EPRI-123HiMAT International Conference on Advances in High Temperature Materials; Joint EPRI-123HiMAT International Conference on Advances in High-Temperature Materials (2019), Nagasaki, Japan, pp.22-34, ISBN: 9781627082716.

Harvey, C, Wang, S, Yuan, B, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G (2019) Determination of mode I and II adhesion toughness of Monolayer thin films by circular blister tests. In , Paphos, Cyprus, pp.167-173, ISBN: 9783319919881. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91989-8_38.

Wang, S, Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Rickerby, DS (2019) Formation and morphology of telephone cord blisters: The Ω - formulae [Abstract]. In Fantuzzi, AJMFAAFMCMSJAMN (ed) MECHCOMP 2019. The 5th International Conference on Mechanics of Composites, Lisbon, Portugal, 1-4 July 2019, pp.54-5.

Byrne, R, Jepson, M, Thomson, R, Shingledecker, J, Siefert, JA (2019) The influence of weld thermal cycle simulations on the microstructure of VM12-SHC steel. In Joint EPRI-123HiMAT International Conference on Advances in High Temperature Materials, Nagasaki, Japan.

Pulsford, C, Jepson, M, Thomson, R, Lolla, T, Siefert, JA (2019) Characterisation of the microstructural evolution of aged super 304H (UNS30432) advanced austenitic stainless steel. In Joint EPRI-123HiMAT International Conference on Advances in High Temperature Materials, Nagasaki, Japan.

Siefert, JA, Thomson, R, Parker, JD (2018) Microstructural features contributing to heat affected zone damage in grade 91 steel feature type cross-weld tests. In Elevated Temperature Applications of Materials for Fossil, Nuclear, and Petrochemical Industries, Seattle, WA,ISBN: 9780791840764. DOI: 10.1115/ETAM2018-6709.

Wang, S, Harvey, C, Yuan, B, Critchlow, G, Thomson, R (2018) Thin film properties by blister tests. In , Paphos, Cyprus, pp.34-38.

Harvey, C, Wang, S, Yuan, B, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G (2018) On spallation of EB-PVD thermal barrier coatings on turbine blades. In , Paphos, Cyprus, pp.1-5.

Yuan, B, Harvey, C, Thomson, R, Critchlow, G, Wang, S (2017) The mechanics of interface fracture in layered composite materials: (6) spallation of thermal barrier coatings of turbine blades. In 21st International Conference on Composite Materials, Xi'an, China.

Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2017) Factors contributing to heat affected zone damage in Grade 91 steel feature type cross-weld tests. In 4th International ECCC Creep & Fracture Conference, Düsseldorf, Germany,ISBN: 9783514008328.

Guo, J, Jepson, M, Thomson, R (2016) Microstructural characterisation of creep tested 9CR welds for MarBN steel. In 8th International Conference on Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil power Plants, Portugal,ISBN: 978-1-62708-131-3.

Philpott, W, Jepson, M, Thomson, R (2016) Comparison of the effects of a conventional heat treatment between cast and selective laser melted IN939 alloy. In 8th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Portugal.

Sammarco, A, Vanstone, R, Thomson, R (2016) The effect of pre-service treatments on the long term properties of 9Cr steels strengthened by boron and nitrogen. In 8th International Conference on Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Portugal, pp.569-581, ISBN: 9781627081313.

Siefert, JA, Parker, JD, Thomson, R (2016) Linking performance of parent Grade 91 steel to the cross-weld creep performance using feature type tests. In 8th International Conference on Advances in Materials for Fossil Power Plants, Portugal, pp.531-544, ISBN: 9781627081313.

Yang, Y, Thomson, RC, Leese, RM, Roberts, S (2014) Microstructural Evolution in Cast Haynes 282 for Applications in Advanced Power Plant. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.143-154, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Xu, X, West, GD, Thomson, RC, Parker, J (2014) The effect of post weld heat treatment on the creep behaviour and microstructural evolution in grade 92 steel welds for steam pipe applications. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.615-626, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Gu, Y, West, GD, Thomson, RC, Parker, J (2014) Microstructure and Creep Behaviour of Grade 92 Steel. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.596-606, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Suzuki-Shin, A, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2014) Formation of diffusion zones in coated Ni-Al-X ternary alloys and Ni-based superalloys. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.371-381, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Rowe, A, Karunaratne, M, Thomson, RC (2014) NiCoCrAlYHf Coating Evolution Through Multiple Refurbishment Processing on a Single Crystal Nickel Superalloy. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.412-423, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Yao, Z, Jepson, MAE, Thomson, RC, Degnan, C (2014) Microstructural evolution in a nickel based superalloy for power plant applications as a consequence of high temperature degradation and rejuvenation heat treatments. In Gandy, D and Shingledecker, J (ed) 7th International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, Waikola, Hawaii, USA, pp.424-435, ISBN: 978-1-62708-060-6.

Liu, Y, Karunaratne, MSA, Jepson, MAE, Thomson, RC (2012) Characterization and Modelling of Ni Based Superalloy Materials with a Dual Layered MCrAlY Coating System. In Huron, ES, Reed, RC, Hardy, MC, Mills, MJ, Montero, RE, Portella, PD, Telesman, J (ed) Superalloys 2012: 12th International Symposium on Superalloys, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, USA, pp.795-802, ISBN: 978-0-470-94320-5.

Schoettle, C, Reed, PAS, Starink, MJ, Sinclair, I, Child, DJ, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2012) SUSTAINED MACROSCOPIC DEFLECTED FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH IN NICKEL BASED SUPERALLOY 720LI. In Huron, ES, Reed, RC, Hardy, MC, Mills, MJ, Montero, RE, Portella, PD, Telesman, J (ed) Superalloys 2012: 12th International Symposium on Superalloys, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, USA, pp.395-401.

Rowe, A, Wells, J, West, GD, Thomson, RC (2012) MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION OF SINGLE CRYSTAL AND DIRECTIONALLY SOLIDIFIED REJUVENATED NICKEL SUPERALLOYS. In Huron, ES, Reed, RC, Hardy, MC, Mills, MJ, Montero, ED, Portella, PD, Telesman, J (ed) Superalloys 2012: 12th International Symposium on Superalloys, Superalloys 2012, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, USA, pp.795-802.

Mbuya, TO, Crump, J, Sinclair, I, Soady, KA, Thomson, RC, Reed, PAS (2012) SHORT FATIGUE CRACK GROWTH MICROMECHANISMS IN A CAST ALUMINIUM PISTON ALLOY. In , PROCEEDINGS OF THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ALUMINUM ALLOYS (ICAA13), pp.485-490.

Mogire, EO, Higginson, RL, Fry, AT, Thomson, RC (2011) Microstructural Characterization of Oxide Scales Formed on Austenitic Stainless Steel Esshete 1250. In 7th European Stainless Steel Conference - Science and Market, Como, Italy, p.4.

Smith, SA, West, G, Chi, K, Gamble, W, Thomson, RC (2011) Microstructural Evolution in Nimonic 263 for High Temperature Power Plant. In Gandy, D, Shingledecker, J, Viswanathan, eds, R (ed) Proc. Sixth International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, August 31 - September 3, 2010, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, pp.110-126.

Li, L, Zhu, P, West, G, Thomson, RC (2011) The Effect of Duration of Stress Relief Heat Treatments on Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties in Grade 91 and 92 Power Plant Steels. In Gandy, D, Shingledecker, J, Viswanathan, eds, R (ed) Proc. Sixth International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, August 31 - September 3, 2010, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, pp.679-692.

MacLachlan, RC, Sanchez Hanton, JJ, Thomson, RC (2011) The effect of simulated post weld heat treatment temperature overshoot on microstructural evolution in P91 and P92 power plant steels. In Gandy, D, Shingledecker, J, Viswanathan, eds, R (ed) Proc. Sixth International Conference in Advances in Materials Technology for Fossil Power Plants, August 31 - September 3, 2010, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, pp.787-799.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2010) Fatigue Crack Growth Performance of Sour Deepwater Riser Welds. In 2010 Deep Offshore Technology Conference, Hourston, USA, pp.1-27.

Hyde, TH, Sun, W, Becker, AA, Leen, SB, Shipway, PH, Zhang, Y, Thomson, RC, Yaghi, AH, Sanchez Hanton, J (2009) A Holistic Approach to the Structural Integrity of High Temperature Welds in Power Plants. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Supergen - Sustainable Power Generation and Supply, Nanjing, China, pp.1-7.

Thomson, RC, Newman, S, West, G, Karunaratne, M (2009) Microstructural Evolution in Coated Superalloy Systems. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Supergen - Sustainable Power Generation and Supply, Nanjing, China, pp.1-6.

Hermosilla, U, Jones, IA, Hyde, TH, Karunaratne, M, Thomson, RC (2009) Finite Element Modelling of the Development of Stresses in Thermal Barrier Coatings. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Supergen - Sustainable Power Generation and Supply, Nanjing, China, pp.1-7.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2009) ISOPE-2009-TPC--200 An Investigation into Fatigue Crack Growth Test Methods in a Sour Environment. In Proc. of the Ninetheenth (2009) International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Osaka, Japan, pp.373-380.

Hyde, TH, Sun, W, Becker, AA, Leen, SB, Shipway, PH, Zhang, Y, Thomson, RC, Yaghi, AH, Sanchez-Hanton, J, IEEE, (2009) A Holistic Approach to Structural Integrity of High Temperature Welds in Power Plants. In , 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLY, VOLS 1-4, pp.2071-+, ISBN: 978-1-4244-4934-7.

Hermosilla, U, Jones, IA, Hyde, TH, Thomson, RC, Karunaratne, MSA, IEEE, (2009) Finite element modelling of the development of stresses in thermal barrier coatings. In , 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE POWER GENERATION AND SUPPLY, VOLS 1-4, pp.2095-+, ISBN: 978-1-4244-4934-7.

Holtam, CM, Ashcroft, IA, Baxter, DP, Thomson, RC (2009) A SURVEY OF FITNESS-FOR-SERVICE TRENDS IN INDUSTRY. In , PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME PRESSURE VESSELS AND PIPING CONFERENCE, VOL 1, pp.741-751, ISBN: 978-0-7918-4824-1.

Pace, MT, Thomson, RC, Wells, J (2008) Oxidation of MCrAlY Coatings on Ni-based Superalloys. In Reed, C, R, Green, A, K, Caron, P, Gabb, P, T, Fahrmann, G, M, Huron, S, E, Woodward, eds, SR (ed) Superalloys 2008, Seven Springs, PA, USA, pp.651-660, ISBN: 978-0-87339-728-5.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2008) OMAE2008-57083 The Behaviour of Shallow Cracks in a Pipeline Steel Operating in a Sour Environment. In 27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, Estoril, Portugal.

Sanchez Hanton, J, Thomson, RC, Brett, SJ (2008) The Role of AIN on the Microstructural Evolution of Ex-service P91 Steel. In Coleman, K and Gandy, DE (ed) EPRI Workshop on Grade 91/92 Steels 2008, Florida, USA, pp.1-11.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2008) PVP2008-61236 A Survey of Fitness-for-Service Trends in Industry. In 2008 ASME Pressure Vessel & Piping Conference (PVP2008), Chicago, USA, pp.1-10.

West, G and Thomson, RC (2007) Microstructural Evolution in a 10 Cr MoV NbN Steel after Long Term Aging and Creep. In Strang, A, Banks, WM, McColvin, GM, Oakey, JE, Vanstone, RW (ed) Parsons 2007 Power Generation in an Era of Climate Change, Glasgow, UK, pp.521-532, ISBN: 1-86125-168-8.

Pace, MT and Thomson, RC (2007) Oxidation of MCrAlY Coatings on Ni-based Superalloys. In Strang, A, Banks, WM, McColvin, GM, Oakey, JE, Vanstone, RW (ed) Parsons 2007 Power Generation in an Era of Climate Change, Glasgow, UK, pp.205-216.

Sanchez Hanton, JJ and Thomson, RC (2007) Microsctructural Characterization of Power Plant Grade 91 (9Cr-1Mo-Nb-V) Steel Welds. In 3rd International Conference on Integrity of High Temperature Welds, London, UK, pp.361-372, ISBN: 1-86125-166-1.

Kell, J, Tyrer, JR, Higginson, RL, Thomson, RC, Jones, JC, Noden, S (2006) Holographic Diffractive Optical Elements Allow Improvements in conduction Laser Welding of Steels. In ICALEO 2006 Proc, Scotsdale (Phoenix), USA, pp.8-17.

Thomson, RC (2006) Modelling Microstructural Evolution in Cast Alloys. In Proceedings of the 67th World Foundry Congress, WFC06 Casting the Future, Harrogate, pp.001/1-001/19.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2006) Microstructural considerations for ultrafine lead free solder joints. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Thermal, Mechanical and Multi-Physics Simulation and Experiments in Micro-Electronics and Micro-Systems (EuroSimE 2006), Como (Milan), Italy, pp.740-747, ISBN: 1-4244-0275-1.

Sanchez Hanton, JJ and Thomson, RC (2006) The Effect of Initial Heat Treatment on Creep Behaviour of P91 Steels. In EPRI International Conference on Advances in Condition & Remaining Life Assessment for Fossil Power Plants 2006, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, pp.1-10.

Huang, Z, Liu, C, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2004) Characterisation of Intermetallics and Mechanical Behaviour in the Reaction between SnAgCu and Sn-Pb Solder Alloys. In IEE Catalog No. 04EX905C, Proceedings of 6th Conference on High Density Microsystem Design and Packaging and Component Failure Analysis (HDP'04), Shanghai, China, pp.1347-1353, ISBN: 0-7803-8621-3.

Liu, C, Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2004) Materials Behaviour and Intermetallics Characteristics in the Reaction Between SnAgCu and Sn-Ph Solder Alloys. In Proceedings of the 54th Electronics Components and Technology Conference (ECTC'54), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, pp.1347-1353.

Kell, J, Tyrer, JR, Higginson, RL, Thomson, RC (2004) Computer Generated Holographic Elements Used in Laser Powder Fusion. In Proceedings of the International Congress for Applications of Lasers and Electro-optics (ICALEO), San Francisco, USA, pp.603-612.

Kell, J, Tyrer, J, Higginson, R, Thomson, R, Jones, J, Noden, S (2004) Computer generated holographic optics used in laser powder fusion. In , ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings. DOI: 10.2351/1.5060283.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2003) Thermodynamic and Kinetic Behaviour of Materials in Micro Joints Formed with Sn-Pb and Pb free Solders. In Proceedings of EMAP 2003 (International Symposium on Electronic Materials and Packaging), Winner of Cookson Electronics Paper Award, Singapore, pp.33-40, ISBN: 981-05-0078-5.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2003) Inter-dependence of Processing and Alloy Composition on the Reliability of Sn-based Lead Free Solders in Fine Pitch FCOB Interconnection. In Proceedings of the IEEE 28th International Electronics Manufacturing Technology Symposium, Winner of an IEEE/CPMT/SEMI Best Paper Award, San Jose, California, USA, p.7, ISBN: 0-7803-7933-0.

Di Martino, I and Thomson, RC (2003) Microstructural Evolution in Coated Single Crystal Nickel-Based Superalloys. In Strang, A, Conroy, D, R, Banks, M, W, Blackler, M, Leggett, J, McColvin, M, G, Simpson, S, Smith, M, Staw, F, Vanstone, eds, RW (ed) 6th International Charles Parsons, Parsons 2003: Engineering Issues in Turbine Machinery, Power Plant and Renewables, Dublin, pp.899-912, ISBN: 1-904350-20-8.

Price, DM, Boyd, M, Edwards, WM, Thomson, RC (2003) Near Eutectic Aluminium-Silicon Alloys: Thermodynamic Modelling and DSC Characterisation. In Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 2003, University of Huddersfield, p.19.

Price, DM and Thomson, RC (2002) Near Eutectic Aluminium-Silicon Alloys: Thermodynamic Modelling and DSC characterization. In Proc. 30th North American Thermal Analysis Society Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, p.538.

Edwards, WM, Thomson, RC, Barnes, SJ, Barnes, SI (2002) Development of Near-Eutectic Al-Si Casting Alloys for Piston Applications. In Gregson, PG and Harris, SJE (ed) Proc. of 8th Int. Conf. on Aluminiium Alloys, ICAA8, Cambridge, UK, pp.625-630.

James, JS and Thomson, RC (1999) Microstructural Modelling of Austempered Ductile Iron. In Koiwa, M, Otsuka, K, Miyazaki, eds, T (ed) Proceedings of the International Conference on Solid-Solid Phase Transformations '99 (JIMIC-3), Kyoto, Japan, pp.1473-1476.

Starink, MJ and Thomson, RC (1999) Modelling Microstructural Evolution in Conventionally Cast Ni-based Superalloys During High Temperature Service. In Strang, A and McLean, M (ed) Modelling of Microstructural Evolution in Creep Resistant Materials, Imperial College, London, pp.357-371.

Sibrandij, SJ, Russell, KF, Thomson, RC, Miller, MK (1998) Digital Field Ion Microscopy. In Bailey, GW, Alexander, KB, Jerome, WG, Bond, MG, McCarthy, JJ (ed) Proceedings of Microscopy and Microanalysis 1998, Atlanta, Georgia, pp.88-89.

Thomson, RC, Brown, N, Bates, JS, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1998) An APFIM and TEM Study of Ni4Mo Precipitation in a Commercial Ni-28%Mo-1.4%Fe-0.4%Cr wt.% alloy. In Bailey, GW, Alexander, KB, Jerome, WG, Bond, MG, McCarthy, JJ (ed) Proceedings of Microscopy and Microanalysis 1998, Atlanta, Georgia, pp.92-93.

James, JS and Thomson, RC (1998) Microstructural Modelling of Austempered Ductile Iron. In Proceedings of Castcon 98, Bournemouth, pp.47-60.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1997) Atom Probe Field Ion Microscopy of Model Ni-Al-Be Superalloys. In Bailey, W, G, Dimlich, W, RV, Alexander, B, K, McCarthy, J, J, Pretlow, eds, TP (ed) Microscopy and Microanalysis '97, Microscopy and Microanalysis, Cleveland, Ohio, pp.695-696.

Miller, MK, Russell, KF, Pareige, P, Starink, MJ, Thomson, RC (1997) Low Temperature Copper Solubilities in Fe-Cu-Ni. In Proceeding of the 44th International Field Emission Symposium, Tsukuba, Japan, pp.49-54.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1997) Phase Separation in a Ni-37%Co-5at.%Nb Alloy. In Proceedings of the 44th International Field Emission Symposium, Tsukuba, Japan, pp.104-108.

Thomson, RC, Russell, KF, Miller, MK (1996) An Atom Probe Field Ion Microscope Study of Model Ni-Al Superalloys Containing Be. In Miller, K, M, Suvorov, L, A, Bakhtizin, eds, RZ (ed) Proceedings of the 43rd International Field Emission Symposium, Moscow, pp.259-264, ISBN: 2-86883-289-X.

Miller, MK and Thomson, RC (1996) Characterisation of Precipitates with the Atom Probe. In Miller, K, M, Suvorov, L, A, Bakhtizin, eds, RZ (ed) Proceedings of the 43rd International Field Emission Symposium, Moscow, pp.277-282, ISBN: 2-86883-289-X.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1996) An Atom Probe Study of Cementite Precipitation in Autotempered Martensite in an Fe-Mn-C Alloy. In Miller, K, M, Kelly, eds, TF (ed) Proceedings of the 42nd International Field Emission Symposium, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, pp.313-319.

Thomson, RC and Miller, MK (1995) The Partitioning of Substitutional Solute Elements During the Tempering of Martensite in Cr and Mo Containing Steels. In Blavette, D, Menand, A, Miller, eds, MK (ed) Proceedings of 41st International Field Emission Symposium, Rouen, France, pp.185-193.

Thomson, RC and Bhadeshia, HKDH (1993) Atom Probe and STEM Studies of Carbide Precipitation in 2.25Cr1Mo Power Plant Steel. In Miller, MK and Kreuzer, HJE (ed) Proceedings of 39th International Field Emission Symposium, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, pp.334-341.



CD Objects

Pace, MT, Thomson, RC, Wells, J (2008) Oxidation of MCrAlY Coatings on Ni-based Superalloys,TMS, ISBN: 978-0-87339-728-5.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2008) OMAE2008-57083 The Behaviour of Shallow Cracks in a Pipeline Steel Operating in a Sour Environment,ASME.

Holtam, CM, Baxter, DP, Ashcroft, IA, Thomson, RC (2008) PVP2008-61236 A Survey of Fitness-for-Service Trends in Industry,ASME, ISBN: 0-7918-3828-5.

Thomson, RC (2006) Modelling Microstructural Evolution in Cast Alloys,Institute of Cast Metals Engineers / World Foundry Organisation.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Thomson, RC (2006) Microstructural considerations for ultrafine lead free solder joints,, ISBN: 1-4244-0276-x.

Sanchez Hanton, JJ and Thomson, RC (2006) The Effect of Initial Heat Treatment on Creep Behaviour of P91 Steels,EPRI.

Huang, Z, Conway, PP, Liu, C, Thomson, RC (2003) Inter-dependence of Processing and Alloy Composition on the Reliability of Sn-based Lead Free Solders in Fine Pitch FCOB Interconnection,, ISBN: 0-7803-7933-0.



Chapters

Woodthorpe, J, Thomson, R, Daykin, C, Reed, P (2016) Cast aluminium-silicon piston alloys. In Solidification and Casting, pp.69-76.

Woodthorpe, J, Thomson, RC, Daykin, C, Reed, P (2003) Cast Al-Si Piston Alloys. In Cantor, B, O'Reilly, eds, K (ed) Solidification and Casting, Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd, pp.69-76, ISBN: 07503 0843 5.



Patents

Thomson, RC and Starink, MJ (2002) A method of determining if an alloy article has any remaining working life.

Thomson, RC and Starink, MJ (2001) Method of determining if an alloy article has any remaining working life.



Thesis/Dissertation

Thomson, RC (1992) Carbide Composition Changes in Power Plant Steels as a Method of Remanent Creep Life Prediction.



Other

Thomson, RC and Starink, MJ (2001) A Method of Determining if an Alloy has any Remaining Working Life, Applicants: Rolls Royce plc.



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