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Nanomaterial for aviaspace created in Tomsk

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25 July2016
Nanomaterial for aviaspace created in Tomsk

Tomsk scientists designed the technology for creating a unique material with diamond nanoparticles. New alloy is as light as aluminum, but at the same time is as strong as steel.

Nanoalloy prototypes of on-orbit equipment have already been created. The production technology designed by the scientists and manufacturers, who have been working for more than five years on it, is now patented and knows no equals.

According to the press service of innovative organizations of the Tomsk region, the durability of alloys with nanoadditives is 20-25% higher than that of ordinary aluminum alloys, while their plasticity and hardness is 50% higher. At that these properties are retained even at the temperatures up to 300 degrees Celsius.

The alloys with diamond and oxide aluminum nanoparticles will enable to save metal and to create light and extra high strength designs. For example, luggage shelves made from such material on an air plane will reduce the aircraft weight almost by one centner. Meanwhile ordinary cars can become 150-200 kg lighter thanks to the parts made from the new alloy. According to the experts, this will improve the roadability of cars, their cornering ability and safety.

Meantime, the developers are improving the properties of magnesium alloys. It will be possible to use such materials not only in the automotive and aerospace industries, but also in everyday life. For example, they can be used for production of sports designs or in orthopedics.