“Foundation Alloy, an MIT spinout, has announced Molyclast, a new line of molybdenum alloys developed through its proprietary MetalsFIRST technology.
According to the company, Molyclast alloys feature grains 100 times finer than existing alternatives and isotropic properties. The MetalsFIRST approach is described as eliminating extensive post-processing, hazardous hydrogen gas, and contamination risks found in conventional molybdenum manufacturing. Foundation Alloy states that Molyclast parts can be produced more quickly and at lower cost, with strength increases of up to 60% compared to similar products, while remaining compatible with advanced manufacturing methods such as 3D printing.”
