Heraeus AMLOY

Amorphous metals are formed by undercooling metallic melts. The atoms have no opportunity to form a crystalline lattice and solidify in a disordered manner (amorphous). Since amorphous metals do not have lattice structures, no grain and phase boundaries are formed. Amorphous alloys enable extended product lifetime through corrosion resistance and reduced abrasion. Enabled by the high strength of the material, they also play an important role in miniaturization. In addition, extraordinary elastic bevahiour enables new design freedom towards higher performance products.  

Since metallic glasses, as amorphous metals are also called, combine unique material properties, they are ideally suited for a wide range of innovative high-tech applications in various industries. The advantages of amorphous alloys play out in various fields such as medical technology, sensorics, robotics, aerospace, e-mobility, tool inserts and lifestyle applications.  

Important properties where conventional materials reach their limits can be fulfilled by amorphous components in medical technology. Patient-specific implants can be printed or standard components manufactured serially. In addition, the new class of materials offers advantages in the areas of biomechanical properties, biocompatibility, durability, dynamic fixation and stabilization as well as miniaturization and design improvements. In sensor applications, amorphous components provide higher accuracy and show high resolution in low pressure ranges. In addition, they are reliable as they show low hysteresis and no significant temperature effects. However, amorphous components can also reveal their full potential in the other sectors and overcome unmet market needs.