Near Net Shape, Processibility of Plastics & Composites

One of the most unique characteristics of Liquidmetal alloys is the superior mechanical properties in as-cast form. This is in distinct contrast to conventional metals where the as-cast forms typically have inferior mechanical properties compared to their wrought and forged forms, which limits the fabrication of intricate and sophisticated designs.

The solidification of Liquidmetal alloys shows fundamentally distinct characteristics compared to other popular metals. Our families of amorphous alloys avoid natural material shrinkage due no phase transformation from the liquidous metal state to a solid - our alloys are frozen in a liquid amorphous state. In addition, Liquidmetal alloys also behave similar to plastics and still retain their strength. As a result, it is possible to fabricate Liquidmetal alloys into intricate and sophisticated designs with minimal secondary processing.

Composite Alloys

The above mentioned qualities provide exceptional opportunities for processing Liquidmetal alloys in composite forms with a variety of reinforcements. The near-net shape processing characteristics of Liquidmetal alloys make the fabrication of highly sophisticated and sound composite structures possible. This allows us to further improve or tailor the following properties of Liquidmetal alloys for specific applications:

Fatigue Resistance
Yield Strength
Density
Elastic Modulus
Impact Resistance
Thermal and Electrical Conductivity
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
Acoustic and Dampening Characteristics

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