Veloxint
Veloxint specializes in pioneering nanocrystalline alloys, offering products like Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten, Chromium, and Copper, known for their exceptional strength and stability. The company is located on Touchstone Research Laboratory’s campus and holds one of the largest patent portfolios in the field.
Company Overview
Veloxint is a pioneer in the development of nanocrystalline alloys, known for their unparalleled strength and stability. The company boasts one of the largest and continually growing patent portfolios in the field of nanocrystalline alloys. Veloxint's technological advancements are the result of decades of development in collaboration with MIT and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The company operates out of Touchstone Research Laboratory’s campus in Triadelphia, WV, and maintains a world-class powder metallurgy laboratory.
Products
Veloxint offers a range of products including Veloxint Nanocrystalline Tungsten (VW), Veloxint Nanocrystalline Chromium (VCr), and Veloxint Nanocrystalline Copper (VCu). VW is employed for cutting tools and plasma-facing components and is cobalt-free. VCr serves as a nickel super alloy replacement with significant corrosion resistance, and is used in jewelry. VCu is a replacement for copper beryllium used in non-sparking tools and oxyacetylene welding.
Manufacturing Processes
The manufacturing of Veloxint Powder involves proprietary processes to achieve the desired composition, nanocrystalline structure, and powder morphology. Veloxint's customized processing equipment and the facilities at Touchstone provide an optimal environment for the company's growth. The powder is produced using various mills, and the facility is equipped with multiple methods for measuring hardness and microhardness, including scales like Rockwell, Vickers, and Knoop Hardness.
Research and Development
Veloxint's R&D efforts have led to numerous inventions and patents related to powdered metals. The analytical testing lab on the Touchstone campus features equipment such as X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Particle Size Analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with EDS capabilities. The company leverages these facilities to push the boundaries of nanocrystalline metal alloys, offering improvements in strength and properties compared to traditional alloys.
Applications and Capabilities
Veloxint's alloys are designed with thermodynamic stability for long-term operation at elevated temperatures. The nanocrystalline metal alloys, including copper-based ones, exhibit high yield strengths, near-perfect creep resistance, and high thermal and electrical conductivity. These properties make them suitable for various high-temperature applications like next-generation power plants and propulsion systems. The company’s powder metallurgy approach allows for the efficient production of these high-value, high-performance materials.