Specialists from NUST MISIS have developed an innovative alloy called "ALTEC" that can withstand temperatures up to 400°C. The material is created from recycled materials—old beer cans, wire, and other waste—making it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for industry.
"ALTEC" includes copper, manganese, iron, silicon, magnesium, and zinc. Thanks to this combination, the alloy retains its strength and ductility at high temperatures, surpassing traditional aluminum counterparts, which degrade at 250°C. Additional advantages include resistance to corrosion and temperature changes.
The process involves remelting scrap metal followed by rolling and annealing. This achieves a strength of over 300 MPa and high ductility. The method reduces the cost of raw materials and multi-stage processing, which is typical for classic alloys.
The alloy is suitable for the automotive industry, where it reduces the weight of car bodies by 30% compared to steel. It can also be used in facade panels of buildings, fireproof partitions, and containers for transporting goods.
"ALTEC" combines environmental friendliness, affordability, and high performance characteristics. The use of recycled materials reduces the burden on the environment, and heat resistance expands the possibilities of application in energy-intensive industries.
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