Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a new ...

Like modern-day alchemists, metallurgists are constantly discovering and perfecting recipes for better alloys. A crucial step ...

Complex metal alloys enter a new era of predictive design for aerospace and other high-temperature applications. Complex metal alloys enter a new era of predictive design for aerospace and other ...

Engineers have spent decades trying to build metals that do not snap, melt, or grind away under extreme conditions, and for a long time the tradeoffs seemed unavoidable. Push strength too far and a ...

Metals and their alloys underpin modern engineering, offering combinations of strength, toughness, conductivity and corrosion resistance across applications from infrastructure and transport to energy ...

A group of researchers has discovered that a special metallic alloy consisting of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is the toughest material on Earth. Based on experiments and tests, as well as findings ...

Manufacturers rely on advanced production techniques that monitor and control various material features to meet these stringent demands. Among these critical features are inclusions, precipitates, and ...

The first time that materials scientist Brian Cantor took a stab at mixing a lot of different elements together was in 1980. Then a lecturer at the University of Sussex, Cantor wondered why ...

Continuum Powders' advanced metal powder production platform supports specialty alloy development, precious metal processing, and flexible manufacturing programs for advanced industrial applications. ...