Von L. Richards II

Robert V. Wolf Professor of Metals Casting

Material Science and Engineering Department

MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology Rolla, MO65401

Office: 573 341-4730email:

Education:

Ph.D. / Engineering Materials, University of Michigan (1982)
Dissertation: High Temperature Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum Nitride
M.S. / Metallurgical Engineering, University of Wisconsin at Madison (1971)
Thesis: Feeding Behavior of White Iron in Complex Casting Shapes
B.S.I.E. / General Motors Institute (1969)

Professional Experience:

2001 - present / Robert V. Wolf Associate Professor of Metals Casting, MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology. (tenure awarded Fall 2005)
1997 - 2001 / Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tri-StateUniversity.
1993-1997 / Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tri-StateUniversity.
Summer 1995 / Faculty Research Participant, Argonne National Laboratory.
1992-1993 / Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Materials Science and Engineering Department. Concurrent with full-time position at Westinghouse.
1986-1993 / Senior Materials Engineer, Westinghouse Science and TechnologyCenter. Solid oxide fuel cell research.
1984-1986 / Materials Scientist, Allied Signal Automotive Technical Center, Troy, MI. Development of automotive sensor materials.
1982-1984 / Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
1983-1984 / Faculty Associate, Argonne National Laboratory. Solid oxide fuel cell research, high temperature mechanical behavior research. Concurrent with IIT appointment.
1977-1981 / Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant,University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
1972-1976 / Senior Materials Engineer, Central Foundry Div., GMC, Saginaw, MI. Refractory materials development, melting process development, desulfurization processes, lost foam.
1970-1972 / Mechanical Engineering Aide, U.S. Army. Deformation process development for advanced weapons systems.

Honors and Awards:

2010 / American Foundry Society Cast Iron Division Honorary Invited Paper
2010,2009, 2008, 2005 / American Foundry Society Cast Iron Division Best Paper Awards (for 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2004 Casting Congresses)
2009 / American Foundry Society Cast Iron Division Outstanding Individual Service Award
2009, 2007 / American Foundry Society Cast Steel Division Best Paper Award (for 2008 and 2006 Casting Congresses)
2009 / Society of American Military Engineers Award for Casting Work on Army gun systems and advising Army officer Ph.D. students
2008 / American Foundry Society Award of Scientific Merit
2008 / Association for Iron and Steel Technology Award for Best Environmental Technology Paper for AISTech 2007
2008,2004, 2003 / “Boots” Clayton Award for teachers who are most concerned about student success – MST Metallurgical Engineering Department Seniors
2002 / American Foundry Society Howard Taylor Award for the technical paper with the greatest long term technical impact on the metals casting industry
2002 / Named FEF Key Professor for University of Missouri-Rolla
2001 / American Foundry Society /Foundry Education Foundation Board Award for FEF Key Professors

Courses taught at Missouri S&Tduring last 5 years:

Course / Semesters / Avg. Teaching Evaluation (out of 4.0)
MetE 305 Introduction to Non-Destructive TestingMetE 306 Lecture/Laboratory / Spring 05, 07, 09, 10,11 / 2.9 Lecture,
3.1Lab
MetE 307Metal Casting Lecture / Laboratory
MetE 308 / Fall 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10 / 3.0 Lecture,
3.0 Lab
MetE 421Ferrous Casting Alloys / Spring 04, 05, 06, 08, 10,11 / 3.0 Lecture
MetE 222Materials Processing Laboratory / Spring 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11 / 2.9 lab

Refereed Publications

  1. “On The Homogenization of Cobalt Modified 17-4 PH Stainless Steel,”Arpana S. Murthy, Simon Lekakh, Von L. Richards, David Van Aken, EPD Congress 2011, Proceedingsof the TMS Annual Meeting, February 27- March 4, 2011, p651-658.
  2. “Aging and Machinability of Irons with Compact and Spheroidal Graphite,” V. L. Richards, S. N. Lekakh, J. Teague and K. D. Peaslee, AFS Transactions, Vol 118, paper 10-036, p 181-193,2010.
  3. “Aging Effect on Gray Cast Iron Machinability: Importance of Microstructure,”V. L. Richards, J. A. Teague, and S. N. Lekakh, AFS Transactions, Vol 118, paper 10-035, p 195-204, 2010.
  4. “Phosphorus Mitigationin Cast Lightweight Fe-Mn-Al-C Steel,” A. M. Schulte, S. N. Lekakh, D.C. Van Aken and V. L. Richards,AFS Transactions, Vol 118, paper 10-057, p 451-463, 2010.
  5. “Modeling for Improved Casting Quality in High Aluminum Steels,”A. M. Schulte, S. N. Lekakh, V. L. Richards, and D. C. Van Aken, AFS Transactions, Vol 118, paper 10-061, p 437- 449, 2010.
  6. “Improving Investment Casting Mold Permeability Using Graphite Particles,” D. M. Kline, S. N. Lekakh, and V. L. Richards, AFS Transactions, Vol 118, paper 10-087, p 159-165,2010.
  7. “Age Strengthening of Cast Iron: Review of Research and Literature,” J. Teague and V. Richards, International Journal of Metalcasting, 4(2), Spring 2010, p 45-58, 2010.
  8. “Microstructure and Properties of Nb, V and N Modified Cb7Cu-1 (17-4 PH) Steel,” A. Murthy, S. Lekakh, V. Richards, and D. Van Aken, International Journal of Metalcasting, 4(2), Spring 2010, p 59-70, 2010.
  9. “Mechanical Properties and Their Dependence on Microstructure in Hot-Rolled 3rd Generation Advanced High Strength Steels,” M.C. McGrath, D.C. Van Aken, and V.L. Richards,Proceedings of 2010 TMS Annual Meeting Extraction and Processing Division Symposium, February 14-18, 2010, Seattle, WA.P 437-445.
  10. Fe-Mn-Al-C Austenitic Steels Treated by Ca and Ce. S. N. Lekakh, V. L. Richards, A.M. Schulte, and D.C. Van Aken, EPD Congress 2010, Proceedings of Sessions and Symposia Held During TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Seattle, Feb 2010, p489-496.
  11. “Thermo-chemistry of Non-Metallic Inclusions in Ductile Iron,” S. Lekakh, V. Richards, and K. Peaslee, International Journal of Metalcasting, 3(4) p 25-37, 2009.
  12. “Age Strengthening and Machinability Interactions in Gray Cast Iron,” J.A. Teague, V. L. Richards, S. N. Lekakh, and K. D. Peaslee, AFS Transactions, Vol. 117, paper 09-057, p475-490, 2009.
  13. “Effects of Nitrogen, Titanium and Aluminum on Gray Cast Iron Microstructure,” M.C. McGrath, V. Richards, and T.V. Anish, AFS Transactions, Vol. 117, Paper 09-086, p497-505, 2009.
  14. “Near-Surface Machinability of Gray Cast Iron,” W.D. Peach, S.N. Lekakh, V.L. Richards, K.D. Peaslee,AFS Transactions, vol 117, Paper 09-035, p 453-462, 2009.
  15. “Microstructure and Properties of Nb, V and N Modified 17-4 PH Steel,” A.S.Murthy,,S.N. Lekakh, V.L. Richards, D.C.Van Aken, AFS Transactions, Vol. 117, Paper 09-119, p 777-787, 2009.
  16. “Stucco Size Comparison and Simulated Pressure Loading of Investment Casting Shells,” D.M. Kline, S.N. Lekakh, V.L. Richards, K. Chandrashekhara, and J. Chen, AFS Transactions Vol. 117, Paper 09-072, p 341-353, 2009.
  17. “Lost Foam Casting of Steel: Carbon Pick-up and Horizontal Flow Fronts”, S. Gupta, V. L. Richards, and A. Singh, AFS Transactions, Vol. 116, paper 08-068, p 971-982, 2008.
  18. “Prediction of Burn-on and Mould Penetration in Steel Casting Using Simulation,” B. E. Brooks, C. Beckermann and V. L. Richards, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, v 20(4), p 177-190,2007.
  19. “Investigation of a Two-Stage Aqueous Reactor Design for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Using Steelmaking Slag,” S.N. Lekakh, D.G.C. Robertson, C.H. Rawlins, V.L. Richards, and K.D. Peaslee, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 39B(3) June 2008, p 484-492.
  20. “Kinetics of Aqueous Leaching and Carbonization of Steelmaking Slag,” S.N. Lekakh, C.H. Rawlins, D.G.C. Robertson, V.L. Richards,and K.D. Peaslee, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, v39B, Feb. 2008, p 125-134.
  21. “Feasibility of Processing Steelmaking Slag for Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Metal Recovery,” C.H. Rawlins, K.D. Peaslee, and V.L. Richards, AIST Transactions, v5(2), June 2008, p 2-12.
  22. “The Effect of Ti and N on Iron Age Strengthening,” T. Anish, V. L. Richards and S. N. Lekakh, AFS Transactions, vol 116, paper 08-063, p 653-663, 2008.
  23. “Age Strengthening of Gray Iron – Kinetics Study;” V.L. Richards, T. V. Anish, S.N. Lekakh, D.C. Van Aken, and Wayne Nicola, International Journal of Metalcasting, v10, p7-18, 2008.
  24. “Aging Effect on Gray Cast Iron Machinability: Tool Force and Tool Wear,” J.A. Teague, V.L. Richards, S.N. Lekakh, and K.D. Peaslee, AFS Transaction vol 116, paper 08-134, 2008, p 733-745.
  25. “The Effects of Near-Surface Metallurgy on Machinability of Gray Cast Iron,” W.D. Peach, S.N. Lekakh, V.L. Richards, K.D. Peaslee and J.A. Teague, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, vol 116, paper 08-135, p 759-767,2008.
  26. “The Effect of Silicon Content on the Fluidity and Microstructure of Fe-Mn-Al-C Alloys,“” R.A.Howell, S.N.Lekakh, D.C. Van Aken, and V.L.Richards,Transactions of the American Foundry Society vol 116, paper 08-064, 2008, p 867-87.
  27. “New Method of Dynamic Measurements of Mold Thermal Properties and Applications for Casting Processes,” Simon Lekakh, Von Richards, and Edward Druschitz, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, vol 115 paper number 07-108, (Each paper is paginated separately inv115only)2007.
  28. “Age Strengthening of Gray Iron – Kinetics Study” Von L Richards, Thottathil V Anish, Simon Lekakh, David C. Van Aken, and Wayne Nicola, Transactions of the American Foundry Society, vol 115 paper number 07-060, (Each paper is paginated separately in v115only)2007.
  29. “Composition Effects on Age Strengthening of Gray Iron”, Von L. Richards, Thottathil V.Anish, Simon Lekakh, Wayne, Nicola, and David C. Van Aken, Transactions of the American Foundry Societyv114 paper 06-047, p 507-514,2006.
  1. “An Investigation of the Causes that Lead to Burn-in/Burn-on in Heavy Section Steel Castings,”B.L. Kruse, V.L. Richards, P. D. Jackson, AFS Transactions, paper number 06-035, p 783-795, 2006.
  1. “Curing Kinetics of Ceramic Slurries Used in Investment Casting With Ice Patterns,”Qingbin Liu, Von L. Richards, Kevin P. Daut and Ming C. Leu, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, v19(3), p195-200,2006.
  1. “Fracture Toughness of Ceramic Molds for Investment Casting with Ice Patterns”, Qingbin Liu, Ming C. Leu, and Von L. Richards, The International Journal of Cast Metals Research, v20(1), p 14-24, 2007.
  1. “Nickel Dissolution in Argon-Stirred Steel,” Darryl Webber, Kent D. Peaslee, and Von L. Richards, Proceedings of the 3rdInternational Conference on the Science and Technology of Steelmaking, Charlotte, NC, May 9-12, 2005, p 811-819.
  1. “Foundry Size Ladle Metallurgy Vessel: Ferromanganese Dissolution,”D. S. Weber, V. L. Richards, and K. D. Peaslee, AFS Transactionsv 113, p 985-996,2005.
  1. “Effects of Room Temperature Aging on Ductile Iron.”Transactions of the American Foundry Society, V. Richards, D. Van Aken, O Mereau, and W. Nicola, v.112.paper 04-038 p 801-811,2004.
  2. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron,” Von L. Richards, D.C. Van Aken, and Wayne Nicola, International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Vol. 16, Nos. 1-3, p 275-280,2003.
  3. “The Effect of Ferrous Charge Materials and Covered Melting on Metallic and Alloy Recovery in Iron Melts,” R. B. Tuttle, K. D. Peaslee, V. L. Richards, and L. Trueba, AFS Transactions, , Paper 03-039.p 1101-1112, 2003.
  4. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron: Kinetics, Mechanical Property Effects,” Von L. Richards, David C. Van Aken, and Wayne Nicola, AFS Transactions,v.111.paper 03-037p 733-741, 2003.
  5. “Thermal Expansion of Investment Casting Pattern Wax,” Von L. Richards and Sony Mascreen, AFS Transactions, V 111, paper number 03-040, p 489-499, 2003.
  6. “The Effect of Temperature on the Friability of Silicon Carbide Briquettes in the Cupola,” Aryama Sakia, Von L. Richards and Kent Peaslee, AFS Transactions paper number 03-038,p 1089-1094, 2003.
  7. “Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Roughness of Rapid Freeze Prototyping Ice Patterns and Investment Casting Metal Parts,” Ming Liu, Quingbin Liu and Von L. Richards, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,v24(7-8) p 485-495, 2004.
  8. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron: Nitrogen Effects and Machinability,”J. Edington, Von L, Richards and Wayne Nicola, Paper number 02-120, AFS Transactions,v.110(Pt. 2), p 983-993, 2002.
  9. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron Phase III – Effect of Aging Temperature,” Wayne M. Nicola and Von Richards,AFS Transactions paper 01-181v109, p 1085-1095, 2001.
  10. “Metallic Recovery of Ferrous Charge Materials,” Wayne M. Nicola and Von L. Richards, AFS Transactions, v109, p1297-1310, 2001.
  11. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron Phase II – Nitrogen and Melting Method Effects,” Wayne M. Nicola and Von L. Richards, Paper 00-127 AFS Transactions v108,p 233-237, 2000.
  12. “Age Strengthening of Gray cast Iron; Phase I Statistical Verification,” W. M. Nicola and Von Richards, Paper 99-191 AFS Transactions v107, p 749-755,1999.
  13. “Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells that Operate at 500C,” Rajiv Doshi, Von L. Richards, J. D. Carter, Xiaoping Wang, and Michael Krumpelt, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 146(4) 1999, p1273-1278.
  14. “Mechanical Properties of Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-x and Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-x+ Al2O3 Composites” ,J.L. Routbort, K.C. Goretta, R. Doshi, V. L. Richards, M. Krumpelt, J. Wolfenstine and A. R. de Arellano-Lopez, Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, v 19(3), p. 189-196, 1998.
  15. “Cathodes for Ceria-Based Fuel Cells,” R. Doshi, V. L. Richards, and M. Krumpelt, Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 1997, The Electrochemical Society, June 1997, p 379-384.
  16. “Electrostatic Dispersion of Zirconia-doped La.84Sr.16MnO3 in Aqueous Systems”, by V.L. Richards and S.C. Singhal, Journal of Materials Science Letters, 11, p1193-1196, 1992.
  17. “Adsorption of Dispersants on Zirconia Powder in Tape Casting Slip Compositions,” Von L. Richards, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, V.72[2], p 325-27, 1989.
  18. “Agglomerate Size Effect on Sintering of Doped Lanthanum Chromite,” Von L. Richards, in Volume I Ceramic Transactions: Ceramic Powder Science II, B, edited by Gary L. Messing, Edwin R. Fuller, and Hans Hausner, American Ceramic Society, Westerville, OH, p 897-903,1988.
  19. “Electrostatic Dispersion of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia,” V.L. Richards, Powder Technology, V.52, p261-262,1987.
  20. “High Temperature Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum Nitride,”V.L. Richards, T.Y. Tien, and R.D. Pehlke, Journal of Materials Science,v.22, p 3385-3390,1987.
  21. “High Temperature Electrical Conductivity of Aluminum Oxynitride Spinel,” I.U. Kim and V.L. Richards, Journal of the American Ceramic Society (communications),v.68[8], pC210-212, 1985.
  22. “Feeding Behavior of White Iron for Location of Geometrically Designed Risers,”V. L. Richards and R.W. Heine, Transactions of the American Foundrymen's Society, v.81, p571,1973.
  23. Quantitative Feeding Behavior of White Iron for Location of Geometrically Designed Risers, V. L. Richards and R.W. HeineTechnical Bulletin 71-4 Malleable Founder's Society, March 1971.

Invited Papers

  1. “Alloy Modifications for Strength and Notch Toughness Enhancement in 17-4PH Stainless Steel,” Arpana S. Murthy, Simon Lekakh, Von L. Richards, and David C. Van Aken, Steel Foundry Society of America National Technical & Operating Conference, December 9-11, 2010, Paper 5.8.
  1. “Overview of Age Strengthening of Cast Iron,” Von L. Richards, Cast Iron Division Honorary Paper, AFS Cast Expo, 2010 Orlando, FL, April 22, 2010.
  1. “Trace Element Effects in Cast Iron – Titanium and Nitrogen,” Von L. Richards, panel presentation at AFS Cast Expo Paper 10-087, Presented at Orlando, FL, April 2010.
  1. “Casting P900 Armor with Lightweight Steel,” David C. Van Aken, Ryan A. Howell, Laura N. Bartlett, Angella M. Schulte, Simon N. Lekakh, Julia Medvedeva, Von L. Richards, and Kent D. Peaslee., 63rd Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 10-12, 2009, Chicago, IL, paper 3.2
  2. “Role of Niobium and Effect of Heat Treatments on Strength and Toughness of Modified 17-4 PH Stainless Steel,” Arpana S. Murthy, Simon N. Lekakh, David C. Van Aken, and Von L. Richards., 63rd Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 10-12, 2009, Chicago, IL, paper 3.4.
  3. “Crack Formation in Ceramic Shell During Foam Pattern Firing,” Darryl Kline, Simon Lekakh, Chirag Mahimcar and Von Richards, 63rd Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 10-12, 2009, Chicago, IL, paper 4.6.
  4. “Machining of Gray Cast Iron: Free Ferrite and Aging,”Von L. Richards, Jared Teague, Bill Peach, Industrial Tooling Conference, October 2, 2008, Starkville, MS.
  5. “Tensile Strength and Toughness of Modified 17-4 PH Stainless Steel,” Arpana Murthy, Simon Lekakh, David C. Van Aken, and Von L. Richards, 62nd Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 11-13, 2008, Chicago, IL.
  6. “Lost Foam Casting of Steel: Carbon Pick-up and Fill Mode,” V. Richards S. Gupta, American Foundry Society Wisconsin Regional (presentation) February 6, 2008.
  1. “Lost Foam Casting of Steel: Bottom Gated Vertical Castings and Comparison to Models,” Siddharth Gupta and Von L. Richards, 61st Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 12-15, 2007, Chicago, IL.
  2. “Decreasing Electrical Energy Consumption through SiC Additions,” Kent D. Peaslee, Simon Lekakh, Von Richards, John Carpenter, and Cunmin Wang, Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 14-16, 2006, paper number 3.4.
  3. “Improving Melting Efficiency through the Application of New Refractory Materials,” Kent D. Peaslee, Simon Lekakh, Todd Sander, Jeff Smith and Mangesh Vibhandik, Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 14-16, 2006, paper number 3.5.
  4. “Lost Foam Casting of Steel II; Ingate Restrictions; Foam Occlusion and First Case Study,” Von Richards, Abhay Singh and Siddharth Gupta, Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, December 14-16, 2006, paper number 5.4.
  1. “Modeling Heat Transfer Through Investment Casting Shells: Method of Determining Shell Thermal Conductivity,”Edward A. Druschitz, Simon Lekakh and Von Richards, Steel Founders' Society of America National T&O Conference paper 5.5, December 14-16 2006.
  1. Investigation of Methods to Reduce Investment Shell Cracking, Edward A. Druschitz, Von Richards and Rick Bauer, Investment Casting Institute 54th Technical Conference and Expo, paper number 18, October 2006.
  2. “Shell Mold Investment Casting Process Using Ice Patterns,”Harish Jose, Von L. Richards, Qingbin Liu, Ming C. Leu, Ross Laurent and Tim Hill, Investment Casting Institute 54th Technical Conference and Expo, paper number 9, October 2006.
  3. “Effects of Room Temperature Aging on Gray and Ductile Iron,”V. L. Richards, American Foundry Society . Wisconsin Regional Wisconsin Regional, February 10-11, Milwaukee, WI.2006
  1. “Thermal and Moisture Characterization During Autoclave Dewaxing in Investment Casting,”Von L. Richards and Brandon Kruse, Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, paper number 5-5,November 1-3, 2005.
  1. “Lost Foam Casting of Steel I: Carbon Pick-up and Fill Velocity,”Von L. Richards, and Abhay Singh,Steel Founders’ Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, paper number 5-2,November 1-3, 2005.
  1. Burn-in/Burn-on: Designed Experiments and Mold Coating Characterization, Von Richards, Simon Lekakh, and Brandon Kruse, Steel Founders’ Society Technical and Operating Conference, paper number 5.3, November 2004.
  1. “Strength and Fracture Toughness of Investment Casting Mold Shells,” V. Richards and S. Mascreen, Fortieth Symposium on Refractories, St. Louis Section and Refractory Ceramics Division, American Ceramic Society, p 123-144, March 31-April 1, 2004.
  1. “Oxidation Equilibria In Electric Arc Furnace Liquid Steel Under Low V-Ratio Practice,” Von L. Richards, Charles E. Bates, and John Griffin, 60th Electric Furnace Conference Proceedings, Iron and Steel Society, p. 307,November 2002.
  2. “Fracture Toughness of Investment Casting Shells Using Fractography,” Von L. Richards and Sony Mascreen, Investment Casting Institute 50th Technical Conference and Expo, paper number 13, September 2002.
  3. “Burn-In/Burn-on Case Study Findings,” Von L. Richards, and Deepak Rasquinah, Steel Founders’ Society Technical and Operating Conference, paper number 4.6, November 2002.
  4. “Age Strengthening of Gray Cast Iron,” Von L. Richards, D. C. Van Aken and W. Nicola, Seventh International Symposium on the Science and Processing of Cast Iron, September 2002, paper 76.
  5. “Burn-in/Burn-on Sand: Fertile Field for Research,” Von L. Richards, Steel Founder’s Society Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings November 2001.
  6. “Four Point Bend Testing to Characterize the Strength of Ceramic Mold Shells,” Von L. Richards and Ginger Connin, Investment Casting Institute 49th Annual Meeting and Exposition, paper number 13, 2001.
  7. “Thermal Expansion of Investment Casting Pattern Wax,” Brian V. Sunderland and Von L. Richards, Investment Casting Institute 49th Annual Meeting and Exposition paper number 2, 2001.
  8. “Investment Casting Shell Cracking,” Von L.Richards, Deepak Rasquinha, and Brian Sunderland, Steel Founder’s Society Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings, November 2001.
  9. “Thermochemical Rationale for Clean Heat/Dirty Heat Results,” Von L. Richards, Charles Bates, and John Griffin, Steel Founder’s Society Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings November 2000.
  10. “Control of Metal Penetration in Steel Casting Production,” Von L. Richards and Raymond Monroe, Proceedings of the Steel Founder’s Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, November 1999.
  11. “Metal Penetration in Sand Molds: the Adherent Sand Defect,”by V. L. Richards, Steel Founder's Society of America Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings, November 1996.
  12. “Opportunities for Thin-Wall Steel Castings,” by Robert C. Voigt, Jeohng-min Kim, and V. L. Richards, Steel Founder's Society of America Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings, November 1997.
  13. “Mold-Metal Penetration II -- More Adherent Sand Defects,” by V. L. Richards, Steel Founder's Society of America Technical and Operating Conference Proceedings, November 1997.
  14. “Metal Penetration in Coated Sand Cores,” Raymond Monroe and V. L. Richards,Proceedings of the Steel Founder’s Society of America Technical and Operating Conference, 1998.
  15. “Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Materials: An Overview” (invited paper) V.L. Richards, presented at the American Ceramic Society Electronics, Glass and Optical Materials Meeting, October 20-23, 1991, Paper 44-E-91F.
  16. “Effect of Agglomerate Size in the Sintering of Lanthanum Chromite,” Von L. Richards, given at Bleininger Award Symposium, Pittsburgh Section of the American Ceramic Society, March 4, 1988

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