Australian scientists create new class of titanium alloys
by Donna Lu Science writer from Science | The Guardian on (#6C0J1)
Alloy 3D-printed from metal powder rivals the conventional magic metal' - used in aerospace and biomedical engineering - for strength and sustainability
Scientists have created a new class of titanium alloys using laser 3D printing, which they say could improve the sustainability of the titanium industry and be used in aerospace and biomedical engineering.
Titanium is a key metal in many industries and is prized for its high strength, lightness and durability.
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