Arconic, New York, announces the commercial availability of an advanced titanium alloy called Arconic Thor, which is designed for higher temperature applications in next generation aero engines and adjacent structures. The patented alloy is nearly 50 percent lighter than incumbent nickel-base superalloys, providing cost savings and fuel efficiency. With three times the oxidation resistance of existing titanium alloys, it enables successful operation at service temperatures higher than any other conventional titanium alloy available on the market.
The joint Materials Affordability Initiative (MAI) project validated the alloy as a production-ready, superior oxidation resistant titanium alloy at temperatures as much as 200°F above previously available high temperature titanium alloy products with acceptable oxidation resistance. The project further concluded that Arconic Thor significantly reduced weight and improved component performance.
The Society of Automotive Engineers – Aerospace Material Specification Titanium and Refractory Metals Committee (SAE-AMS) recently approved the standard Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 6953 for Arconic Thor sheet. The alloy can be produced as sheet, plate, foil, billet, rolled rings, forgings, and extrusions. It is formable (cold, hot, superplastic), heat treatable, forgeable, and weldable.
