What is Amorphous Metal?
Amorphous metal is a solid metallic material, usually an alloy with disordered atomic-scale structure.
- Stronger than titanium, lighter than steel, durable like ceramics, not brittle.
- Wear and tear resistant, Bacteria resistant, elastic properties
- No hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion proof in sea water, acid and base resistant
Applications
Amorphous metals, also known as metallic glasses, have unique properties that make them suitable for various applications.
Round shape
D1 x 200mm
D16 x 90mm
D20 x 50mm
D50 x 4mm
Rectangular shape
1 x 15 x 180mm
15 x 15 x 90mm
50 x 50 x 2.5mm
Larger available sizes -More applications
Telecom Devices
Phone Cases: The exceptional strength and durability of amorphous metals could be advantageous for manufacturing high-performance and rugged phone cases that provide superior protection.
Camera Lenses: The precise and smooth molding capabilities of amorphous metals may make them suitable for manufacturing certain components of camera lenses, contributing to improved optical performance.
Folding Cell Phones: Amorphous metals, with their unique combination of strength and flexibility, could be used in components of folding cell phones, such as hinges or other structural elements.
medical Devices
Cornea Surgical Knife: Amorphous metals, with their sharpness and bacteriostatic properties, could be used in surgical knives, particularly those designed for delicate procedures like cornea surgery.
Medical Knife: In broader medical applications, amorphous metals might find use in various types of medical knives due to their sharpness and biocompatibility.
Artificial Joint: The biocompatibility and mechanical properties of amorphous metals may make them suitable for use in artificial joints, contributing to improved durability and performance.
Robotics & sports equipment
Strain Wave Gear for Robotics Arm: Amorphous metals, known for their high strength and flexibility, could be utilized in the manufacturing of strain wave gears for robotics arms. These gears play a crucial role in the precise movement of robotic arms.
Sports Equipment Accessory: Amorphous metals may find applications in golf club accessories, potentially in the manufacturing of club heads. The unique material properties could contribute to improved performance and durability.
property highlights
Amorphous Metals: Amorphous metals can exhibit superior corrosion resistance compared to traditional crystalline alloys like SS316. The absence of grain boundaries in amorphous metals contributes to their resistance to corrosion.
SS316: While corrosion-resistant, may experience localized corrosion or pitting in aggressive environments like hydrochloric acid. The grain boundaries in crystalline structures are susceptible to attack.
Research Findings: Studies have shown that amorphous metals, due to their homogeneous structure, can outperform SS316 in resisting corrosion, particularly in environments with high acidity such as 20% hydrochloric acid.
Amorphous Metals: Known for their exceptional hardness and wear resistance, making them suitable for applications requiring resistance to wear and abrasion.
Vascomax C300: A high-strength alloy known for its wear resistance. It is often used in applications requiring high strength and hardness.
Research Findings: Comparative wear tests have demonstrated that amorphous metals, with their lack of grain boundaries and high hardness, can offer comparable or superior wear resistance to alloys like Vascomax C300.
Amorphous Metals: Being non-porous and having a smooth surface, may exhibit bacteriostatic properties, meaning they resist the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
Titanium: Known for its biocompatibility, but its bacteriostatic properties may depend on surface treatment. The smoothness of surfaces is crucial for preventing bacterial adhesion.
Research Findings: Studies suggest that amorphous metals, due to their inherent smoothness and lack of grain boundaries, may exhibit bacteriostatic properties similar to or even superior to titanium.
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