Structural Alloys News Today

Image Credit: Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock Refractory metal alloys are known for their distinctive specifications and general properties. Among them is the niobium-based refractory metal alloy C-103, which has a variety of applications in space exploration and propulsion technologies. Though elements such as molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, niobium, and rhenium are the more well-known refractory metals, this category can be expanded to include up to 16 metallic elements. 1,2,3,4 Refractory metal...

. 1–4 It is possible to combine these elements, both with other materials and with each other, to create a wide range of high-performance refractory metal compounds and alloys, which are fundamental to several industries. This article examines the main applications of refractory metals and the range of compounds and alloys in which they are used. Aerospace and Defense The defense and aerospace industries require materials with superior thermal and mechanical durability. For defense and aerosp...