Novel metal alloy withstands extreme conditions
https://www.kit.edu/kit/english/pi_2025_070_novel-metal-alloy-withstands-extreme-conditions.php
9 October 2025 – Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology developed a metal blend that tolerates extremely high heat. The alloy, made from chromium, molybdenum and silicon, remains tough at room temperature and near 2,000 °C. It also resists oxidation, making it promising for use in turbines and aircraft parts. This could support more efficient flight and energy production in the future. The team notes that further testing is needed before industrial use, but the material shows strong potential for very hot environments.
Alloy production by means of arc melting in the material synthesis lab of the Institute for Applied Materials – Materials Science and Engineering (Photo: Chiara Bellamoli, KIT)
