Molyclast MC1200 Molybdenum Alloy Delivers High Strength and Ductility
Foundation Alloy's Molyclast MC1200 is a molybdenum alloy designed to provide high strength while maintaining room temperature ductility and consistent performance at elevated temperatures. The alloy is engineered to address common tradeoffs in refractory metals related to manufacturability, strength, and temperature capability.
MC1200 delivers strength reported to be up to three times higher than other commercially available molybdenum alloys while retaining ductility at room temperature. This combination supports forming and handling during manufacturing and increases the margin of safety during service.
The alloy maintains predictable mechanical properties across a wide temperature range, from 77°F to over 2,700°F (25°C to over 1,500°C). Its fully recrystallized microstructure helps prevent embrittlement and property loss that can occur in conventional refractory alloys when exposed to high temperatures.
MC1200 achieves its material properties in the as-sintered state, allowing components to be produced as near-net shapes. This approach enables complex geometries, uniform performance in all dimensions, and a reduction of more than 60% in processing time and scrap compared to traditional refractory component manufacturing methods.
The alloy is produced using a solid-state metallurgy process that avoids melting and allows control over alloy chemistry and microstructure. Finished components have grain sizes approximately 100x smaller than conventional molybdenum alloy parts, contributing to the material’s strength characteristics.
MC1200 is currently in production for customer parts, with performance validation taking place through in-field testing. Deliveries are expected later this year.
Features:
- Molybdenum alloy with high strength and room temperature ductility
- Predictable mechanical performance from 77°F to over 2,700°F (25°C to over 1,500°C)
- Fully recrystallized microstructure
- As-sintered properties enabling near-net-shape manufacturing
- Uniform performance in all dimensions
- Grain sizes are approximately 100x smaller than conventional molybdenum alloys
- Reduced processing time and scrap in refractory component production
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