VulcanAlloy
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: University of Pittsburgh
Product Description:Originally designed for Venus surface operation, VulcanAlloy represents a new class of newly developed extreme environment soft magnetic alloys. Capable of operating at both high frequencies (kHz+) and high temperatures (up to 500C), VulcanAlloy alloy systems exhibit >10x reduction in loss compared to low frequency, high temperature bulk crystalline alloys and >2x increase in operational temperature compared to existing high frequency magnetic materials. In addition to demanding space missions, broad near-term commercial opportunities exist for VulcanAlloy technology as soft magnets for inductors, transformers, sensors, and motors in aviation, aerospace, oil & gas, geothermal, and numerous additional terrestrial applications. High temperature and severe environment capability permits operation in previously inaccessible domains such as ultradeep subsurface environments or aviation environments where temperatures approach 500C. Robust high temperature performance also enables elimination of active cooling in broad applications resulting in reduced size, weight, and cost where magnetics and thermal management dominate power density. The overall market for relevant soft magnetic materials is estimated at >$50B. VulcanAlloy technology represents an “out of this world” innovation to impact real-world commercial markets.
Developers: University of Pittsburgh
Product Description:Originally designed for Venus surface operation, VulcanAlloy represents a new class of newly developed extreme environment soft magnetic alloys. Capable of operating at both high frequencies (kHz+) and high temperatures (up to 500C), VulcanAlloy alloy systems exhibit >10x reduction in loss compared to low frequency, high temperature bulk crystalline alloys and >2x increase in operational temperature compared to existing high frequency magnetic materials. In addition to demanding space missions, broad near-term commercial opportunities exist for VulcanAlloy technology as soft magnets for inductors, transformers, sensors, and motors in aviation, aerospace, oil & gas, geothermal, and numerous additional terrestrial applications. High temperature and severe environment capability permits operation in previously inaccessible domains such as ultradeep subsurface environments or aviation environments where temperatures approach 500C. Robust high temperature performance also enables elimination of active cooling in broad applications resulting in reduced size, weight, and cost where magnetics and thermal management dominate power density. The overall market for relevant soft magnetic materials is estimated at >$50B. VulcanAlloy technology represents an “out of this world” innovation to impact real-world commercial markets.
