Rio Tinto’s Fer et Titane sells first Al-Sc alloy for 3-D printing
The metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, where a new scandium demonstration plant is being built. Credit: Rio Tinto.
London-based
Rio Tinto (L:RIO) has signed an agreement to provide the first commercial batch of aluminum-scandium alloy to Amaero, a leader in metal additive manufacturing.
The alloy – given the brand name of Element North 21 – will be delivered by the Rio Tinto
Fer et Titane metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, Que. The delivery will be made as alloy billets, and Amaero will process them into powder for high temperature 3D printing applications. The lightweight material will find applications in the aerospace, defence and other industries.