Chinese scientists have developed a new tantalum alloy resistant up to 2400 degrees

Chinese scientists have presented a new material expected to bring significant changes to the aerospace industry. Zamin.uz reported on this.

The tantalum alloy developed by researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University possesses the ability to maintain its strength even at extreme temperatures up to 2400 degrees. This discovery will enable the creation of even more powerful and durable rocket engines in the future.

Ixbt.com reports that modern aviation and space technologies require operation at increasingly higher temperatures.

Currently, widely used nickel-based alloys lose their properties at temperatures above 2000 degrees. Therefore, engineers have long been focusing on tantalum metal, which has a melting point of around 3000 degrees.

However, the main problem remained that ordinary tantalum alloys would soften as a result of intense heating. According to Ixbt.com, the new material, which offers technological superiority and strength, is called B-ODS, meaning oxide-dispersion-strengthened tantalum alloy.

Scientists succeeded in improving its structure by adding boron elements to its composition and distributing the particles in a special way. As a result, the material is not only heat-resistant but also retains plasticity, making it convenient for processing.

Tests showed that at room temperature, the strength limit of this alloy exceeds 800 megapascals. The most surprising results were recorded at high temperatures.

At 2000 degrees of heat, the material can withstand a pressure of 200 megapascals, and at 2400 degrees, nearly 100 megapascals. This indicator is twice as high as traditional alloys such as T-222 proposed by NASA.

This news is also scientifically interesting for countries striving for technological transfer, such as Uzbekistan. Materials that operate in extreme conditions are widely used not only in space but also in special sectors of energy and heavy industry.

The new alloy is distinguished by its resistance to long-term loads, which makes it an ideal candidate for real exploitation conditions. According to the researchers, this development will become a key component of jet engines, rocket parts, and other technical devices operating in ultra-high temperature environments in the near future.

Such achievements in materials science will undoubtedly take humanity's capabilities in exploring the universe to a new level.