Scientists have created a copper alloy with exceptional performance. This material could well surpass current superalloys in ...

The new alloy, a mixture of copper, tantalum and lithium, was built on nanoscales to withstand extreme temperatures and strains, and could have crucial applications for aerospace, defense and ...

Along with researchers at Arizona State University, Lehigh University and Louisiana State University, ARL produced a nanocrystalline copper-tantalum-lithium alloy that can conduct electricity and ...

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A metal alloy composed of niobium, tantalum, titanium, and hafnium has shocked materials scientists with its impressive strength and toughness at both extremely hot and cold temperatures ...

Discover how Elmet and Taniobis are collaborating to strengthen the Western supply chain for critical niobium materials in ...

Advancements in additive manufacturing processes, otherwise known as 3D printing, and the development of compatible tantalum and niobium alloys offer highly promising approaches for manufacturing ...

In a first, researchers have developed a new copper alloy that's one of the most resilient copper-based materials ever made. The new alloy, a mixture of copper, tantalum and lithium, was built on ...