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TOMSK, Nov 13 – RIA Tomsk. Group of scientists of Tomsk State University (TSU) develops a line of
high-strength alloys on the basis of synthesis of magnesium matrix and
nanopowders which can be used in avia – and automotive industry and also in sea
shipbuilding, the innovation portal of the Tomsk region reports on Monday.
"The team of young scientists of Tomsk State University develops
high-strength magnesium alloys for automotive industry, aircraft and sea
shipbuilding", – it is said in the statement.
With reference to the research associate of TSU Anton Khrustalyov it is
explained that magnesium matrix is at the heart of the original alloys of
various metals developed by scientists. It includes nanoparticles which
properties are improved by a special covering for the best wettability and
digestibility of magnesium matrix.
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It is specified that the technological process which is the cornerstone of
the Tomsk development allows to reduce the price significantly of production of
alloys for production of details and units as actually it is usual foundry
technology, but with know-how which allows to save and increase quality of
production. By calculations of the Tomsk scientists, magnesiim alloys will be
significantly cheaper than the analogs applied in the industry.
"These alloys have very broad application – for example if to make an
engine block cylinder of such metal, it will give advantage in the weight and
fuel efficiency … We expect to bring development to industrial use and will be
the first who enters the market as similar projects generally are at a stage of
researches", – Khrustalyov's words are cited in the message.
It is also reported that the results received by the researchers will be
commercialized by the small innovative enterprise SPE Splav-T. The team of
developers into which six young scientists enter won a grant of Foundation for
Assistance to Innovations "Start". In three years the developers plan
to bring a scientific product to industrial production.