Tag: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
High performance stainless
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the US ITER Project Office have developed a new cast stainless steel that is 70% stronger than comparable steels and is being evaluated for use in the huge shield modules required by the ITER fusion device.
ORNL develops cheaper titanium
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and industry partners are developing a non-melt consolidation process that could reduce the amount of energy required and the cost to make titanium parts from powders by up to 50%, making it feasible to use titanium alloys for brake rotors, artificial joint replacements and armor for military vehicles.
Stainless alloys for high temperature applications
US-based scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created proprietary stainless steel alloys designed to allow increased operating temperatures and efficiency in energy production systems.
