Product Overview
Button Ingot 6 refers to a small, high-purity ingot typicallyproduced through vacuum arc melting (VAM) or induction melting techniques. Thismethod is often used for research and development, material analysis, orsmall-scale high-performance alloy production. The button ingot form ensures ahigh degree of material uniformity, allowing for precise control of compositionand properties. These ingots are commonly utilized in sectors like aerospace,electronics, medical devices, and advanced material science.
Product Features
High Purity and Homogeneity:
Button ingots are typically produced under vacuum or inert gas environments, ensuring minimal contamination.
High chemical purity and uniform microstructure enhance material reliability and performance.
Small Batch Production:
Ideal for R&D purposes where only limited quantities are needed.
Suitable for alloy development, metallurgical experiments, and material testing.
Excellent Mechanical and Thermal Properties:
Provides a stable and consistent baseline for evaluating new materials.
Withstands high temperatures and retains strength, making it ideal for high-performance testing.
Customizable Composition:
Can be tailored to include specific alloying elements based on customer requirements.
Suitable for producing specialty alloys, high-entropy alloys (HEAs),or intermetallic compounds.
Applications
Aerospace and Defense: Used for developing new high-temperature materials and coatings for jet engines and turbine blades.
Electronics and Semiconductors: Essential for producing high-purity components in microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing.
Medical Research: Employed in the development of biocompatible materials and implants.
Material Science: Ideal for experimental research in alloy development, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing.
Product Specifications
Diameter: 25mm - 60mm (customizable)
Weight: Typically 50g - 500g per ingot
Surface Finish: Polished or Ground
Purity: ≥99.9% (depending on alloy composition)
Available Compositions: Can include metals like Ti, Zr, Hf, Nb, Mo, Fe,Co, Ni, Cr, etc.
Manufacturing Process
Produced using vacuum arc melting (VAM) or vacuum induction melting (VIM) to ensure a uniform composition and structure.
Ingots undergo hot isostatic pressing (HIP) or annealing to relieve internal stresses and improve material properties.
Packaging and Delivery
Packaging: Each button ingot is sealed in moisture-proof wrapping and securely packed in foam-lined boxes.
Lead Time: Typically 2-3 weeks, depending on custom alloy requirements and order volume.