VIM-Processed Nickel Alloys
VIM-Processed Nickel Alloys
Vacuum Induction Melting provides controlled processing for nickel-based master alloys and specialty compositions used to manufacture corrosion-resistant alloys.
Controlled master alloys enable more reliable alloy recovery, composition adjustment and melt consistency for downstream alloy producers.
Relevant Master Alloys
- Ni-50Mo
- Ni-50W
- Ni-50Al
- Ni-B
- Ni-Y
- Ni-Nb
- Ni-Zr
- Ni-Ti
- Custom nickel-based additions
Vacuum Exothermic Processing
Vacuum Exothermic Processing
Vacuum exothermic technology is used for the development of reactive and strategic alloying materials where controlled reaction conditions are required.
The process platform is relevant for:
Relevant Materials
- Nickel-niobium alloys
- Aluminium-niobium alloys
- Aluminium-vanadium alloys
- Chromium metal
- Other high-affinity and reactive alloy systems
EBM Refining and High-Purity Metals
EBM Refining and High-Purity Metals
Electron Beam Melting provides a route for refining selected reactive and refractory metals under high vacuum.
The MSAM roadmap includes EBM-based development for:
These materials can support high-purity alloying, coatings, catalysts and specialised process applications.
Relevant Materials
- Yttrium
- Niobium
- Vanadium
- Tantalum
- Zirconium
- Lanthanum
- Nickel-zirconium alloys
- Titanium-molybdenum alloys
Reduction, CIP and Vacuum Sintering
Reduction, CIP and Vacuum Sintering
MSAM’s planned refractory-metal process route combines hydrogen reduction, Cold Isostatic Pressing and vacuum sintering.
Process Sequence
Metal oxide → Hydrogen reduction → Powder preparation → Cold isostatic pressing → Vacuum sintering → Finished pellet or compact
Relevant Products
Molybdenum pellets
Tungsten pellets
Refractory-metal compacts
High-density alloying additions
Relevant Products
- Chemical reactors
- Pressure vessels
- Heat exchangers
- Pumps and valves
- Refining equipment
- Fertilizer plants
- Pharmaceutical process systems
- Petrochemical equipment
- Corrosion-resistant piping systems
- Catalysts and specialty chemical processing
- High-temperature furnace equipment
