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Are you ready to explore the transformative power of metallurgical silicon carbide in the steel industry? Look no further! I'm excited to share an interesting paper that sheds light on the unique properties and applications of metallurgical silicon carbide (SIKA® MET). SIKA® MET has emerged as a game-changer in the steel sector, offering unparalleled benefits as a deoxidation and exothermic agent in steelmaking routes. This paper delves into its properties, comparing it to traditional agents like FeSi75, and highlights its cost-saving potential. This insightful work was presented at ABM Week 2023 and was selected to be featured in the 2024 edition of the prestigious journal TMM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in steel production. Click the link below to access the paper and unlock the potential of metallurgical silicon carbide in steelmaking: https://lnkd.in/edSNjwt7 This paper’s research was supported by Fiven ASA and developed by the R&D Department from Fiven Brazil in collaboration with PROPEMM/IFES. For more information about Fiven’s metallurgical silicon carbide products: https://lnkd.in/eAH5dig6 #SiliconCarbide #Steelmaking #Deoxidant #Exothermic

🚨 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 – 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1 🚨 𝙃𝙚𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚! 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 30-𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨. 🔧⚙️🌍🔬✅ 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, where at least one of them is a metal. Alloys are crafted to enhance the properties of metals, improving their strength, resistance to corrosion, or flexibility. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: Steel, a common alloy made from iron and carbon, is used extensively due to its increased strength and versatility.💡 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Alloys are critical in industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction because they offer superior performance compared to pure metals! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: Want to grow your understanding of metallurgy? Join me over the next 30 days as we explore more fascinating terms! #Metallurgy #Alloy #MaterialsScience #EngineeringTerms #GlossaryChallenge #KnowledgeIsPower #Met_Jerry 📅 Stay tuned for more!

High Entropy Alloys (HEAs) are attracting significant interest globally, based on the opportunity to improve performance in various applications, such as structural, high temperature stability, and corrosion environments, by means of example. Most research conducted to date has focussed on fabricating small buttons, via either melt, or blended elemental Powder Metallurgy (PM) techniques, or thin films, deposited using vapour-based techniques. Consequently, few obvious routes to volume production exist. This is especially pertinent regarding candidate alloys comprising of a combination of refractory and light-weighing elements, such as tantalum and aluminium, which are difficult to mix by conventional metallurgy techniques, due to vast differences in their melting temperatures and densities. Metalysis proprietary electrochemical technology, offers a solution to this scaling challenge. Operating in the solid state, it circumvents issues associated with traditional routes, whilst producing homogeneous alloys. The SEM images below show spherical Al20Ti20Mo10Ta10Nb20Zr20, both in the form of loose powder, and a cross section, demonstrating a consistent microstructure, rather than the presence of discrete regions of individual elements. Our GEN-2 reactors are capable of producing multi-kilogram batches for property testing and customer evaluation, where please visit our website at www.metalysis.com to learn more, and contact us to discuss your requirements. #highentropyalloys #powdermetallurgy #advancedmaterials #tantalum #niobium

❓ Is it possible to obtain spherical powder from highly volatile alloy? To be exact - a Mg-7.5Li-3Al-1Zn powder. ✅ It turns out the answer is yes 🔬 For the research described in the article below, we used rePOWDER induction module to produce powder from the feedstock created out of AZ31B alloy smelted with 7.5 wt.% high-purity Li. 📊 What's most important for the research is that after the atomization, the amount of Li and Zn in the alloy powder remained unchanged, proving the rePOWDER system's capabilities. 📄 You can read more about the research in the article: https://lnkd.in/gZS428ri ✉ Or you can contact Tomasz Choma, Bartosz Moronczyk, or Jakub Ciftci directly, for more information. 🤝 Thank you Anna Dobkowska for our cooperation and trust in our possibilites to atomize your magnesium alloys modified with lithium! #metalpowder #magnesium #lithium #zinc #volatile #alloys #3dprinting #rnd #AMAZEMET #research #researchanddevelopment #AM #metalAM #additivemanufacturing #powder #powders #powdermetallurgy #materials #materialsscience #materialsengineering #metals #metal3dprinting #ultrasonicatomization

🔎𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 3𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠🔍 We introduce a method for creating New Alloys that is faster, simpler, and uses less material than conventional methods. This approach allows researchers to make alloys in just 30 minutes~1 hour through a simplified process and with only a small amount of material, enabling high quality research in time and cost effectively. Also, it can produce alloys of various shapes (e.g. HEA(High Entropy Alloys), MMC(Metal Matrix Composites), FGM(Functionally Graded Materials), and Bi-metallic joint) by mixing up to 6 materials. Key Features · Focus on powder metallurgy research · Easy to change element · Accurate & Stable powder feeder · Up to 6 materials [Youtube Video] https://lnkd.in/gVC8UHVx For more information, https://lnkd.in/gmdayQnq Many research institutes around the world are already conducting various studies using this technology. https://lnkd.in/gn_FBW_z #Metallurgy #Alloying #MultiMaterial #HighEntropyAlloys #Superalloy #MetalMatrixComposite #FunctionallyGradedMaterial #FGM #HEA #MMC #RapidAlloy

There are five key metallurgy concepts that must be understood to apply metallurgy to -Produce stock metals such as rod, bar, and sheet -Design and fabricate low-cost, reliable components -Figure out the root cause of component failures and production quality problems. This article discusses the five concepts. They apply to all metals. https://lnkd.in/ggKm3t6w #metallurgy #metallurgicalengineering #metals #engineering #industrialmetallurgists

In this article, we will introduce the role of powder metallurgy and its process flow in detail. I believe that you will have a deeper understanding of this process after reading it. https://lnkd.in/gThEj49P

In the realm of metallurgy, the significance of raw materials cannot be overstated. One such powerhouse material is Ferro Silicon, a key ingredient that revolutionizes metallurgical processes. Let's delve into its intricacies and understand why it's indispensable in the industry. Composition and Properties: #FerroSilicon comprises iron and silicon elements, typically containing 75-80% silicon and 15-20% iron. This unique composition grants it remarkable properties such as high density, corrosion resistance, and excellent heat conductivity, making it ideal for various metallurgical applications. Alloying Agent Extraordinaire: #Metallurgy relies heavily on Ferro Silicon as an alloying agent. When added to iron and steel, it enhances their properties, including strength, hardness, and resistance to corrosion. Moreover, it facilitates deoxidization and desulfurization, crucial processes in refining metal quality. Precision in Production: #FerroSilicon's uniform particle size and consistent composition ensure precise control over alloy formulations. This precision is paramount in achieving desired metallurgical characteristics, meeting industry standards, and enhancing product quality. Cost Efficiency and Sustainability: Incorporating Ferro Silicon into metallurgical processes improves energy efficiency and reduces production costs. Its ability to lower melting points and enhance fluidity minimizes energy consumption, while its recyclability promotes sustainability, aligning with eco-conscious manufacturing practices. Versatile Applications: From stainless steel production to cast iron manufacturing, Ferro Silicon finds diverse applications across the metallurgical spectrum. Its adaptability and versatility make it a cornerstone in modern metallurgy, driving innovation and advancement in the industry. Global Impact and Market Dynamics: The global Ferro Silicon market continues to witness robust growth, driven by increasing demand from sectors such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Understanding market trends and dynamics is crucial for businesses to capitalize on emerging opportunities and stay ahead in the competitive landscape. In essence, Ferro Silicon epitomizes raw material excellence in metallurgy, embodying precision, efficiency, and versatility. As the industry evolves, harnessing the full potential of this powerhouse material will be key to unlocking new frontiers in metallurgical innovation. #Metallurgy #RawMaterials #FerroAlloys #IndustryInsights #MaterialScience #Manufacturing #Innovation #Sustainability