Metglas
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Metglas is an amorphous alloy ribbon produced by using rapid solidification process of approx: 1,000,000°C/s. This rapid solidification creates unique magnetic properties that allows the ribbon to be magnetized and de-magnetized quickly and effectively.
History
Based on technology developed at AlliedSignal research facilities in Morristown, New Jersey, the unit began developing amorphous metals in 1970. Over the years, many new alloys have been developed using the same principles of rapid solidification. Metglas alloys are only produced in 2 locations, The Conway SC Facility and the Yasugi Plant in Japan.
Metglas, also known as metallic glass alloys, differ from traditional metals in that they have a non-crystalline structure and possess unique physical and magnetic properties that combine strength and hardness with flexibility and toughness.
The unique magnetic properties from the rapid solidification process used to produce Metglas allows for a multitude of various magnetic configurations.
Along with the unique properties, the unique non-crystalline structure of Metglas can help application designers reduce the size of their end products while maintaining or improving the applications efficiency.
Metglas continues to help other companies and industries develop material based solutions in developing new markets and industries that can benefit from the unique properties of Metglas Amorphous Metal Ribbon, and Finemet Nano-Crystalline ribbon materials and cores.