Rosatom Metal Tech LLC (an integrator company of Rosatom's Fuel Division in the Metallurgy area) attended the III Future Technologies Forum, which completed its work in Moscow on February 21, as an exhibitor and business program expert. This year's event was dedicated to the new materials and chemistry. The discussions focused on the development of the new materials industry and the application of its achievements in various sectors of industry and economy.
In the exposition part of the Forum, Rosatom Metal Tech LLC presented advanced developments in the field of metallurgy, which open up new horizons for various sectors of industry and contribute to the development of modern technologies and materials. The presented product samples included heavy-duty copper-niobium wires, products made of titanium, refractory and rare metals, chemically pure compounds of hafnium and zirconium, titanium implants for osteosynthesis, rare-earth magnets and low-temperature superconductors. In the business part of the Forum program, during the "Materials with Extreme Characteristics: New Frontiers" session, Andrey Andrianov, Director General of Rosatom Metal Tech LLC, told the audience about the modern materials used in areas with high requirements for strength and reliability. The main focus was on copper-niobium alloys and ceramics based on zirconium dioxide with unique properties that allow them to be used in complex industrial and technological processes where traditional solutions are ineffective. These materials have high strength, hardness, resistance to corrosion and erosion under high-temperature oxidation, which makes them promising for use in various components of aircraft and space engines under extreme operating conditions.
"The development of modern aircraft and space vehicles requires the creation of new-generation technologies that meet modern requirements: increased maneuverability, reduced weight, improved fuel efficiency and increased engine thrust. These requirements are closely related to the development of new materials, so it is necessary to shift the focus from metallic to non-metallic structural materials capable of operating at high temperatures. Ceramics, ceramic composite materials (CCM), and heat-resistant coatings based on hafnium and zirconium compounds are of great interest to the aviation and space industries. Ceramic materials based on hafnium and zirconium compounds can be used in aggressive oxidizing atmospheres at temperatures above 2,000 °C," said Andrey Andrianov, Director General of Rosatom Metal Tech LLC. The "Rare and rare-earth metals as an integral part of high-tech industries" session raised the issue of the importance of reviving the rare-earth metal industry in Russia, which will also contribute to the development of domestic wind-power plants and electric transport, as well as give impetus to the development of mining and processing projects in the field of rare and rare-earth metals. "For the successful development of rare-earth magnets production in Russia, it is necessary not only to increase production capacities, but also to actively develop rare-earth magnets consumption industries. This includes supporting and stimulating innovative projects in the field of high technologies, creating favorable conditions for investments in research and development, as well as expanding cooperation between scientific institutions and industrial enterprises," commented Andrey Andrianov, Director General of Rosatom Metal Tech LLC.
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The Fuel Division of Rosatom State Corporation (Rosatom TVEL Fuel Company) includes enterprises for the manufacture of nuclear fuel, conversion and enrichment of uranium, production of gas centrifuges, as well as research and development organizations. As the sole supplier of nuclear fuel for Russian nuclear power plants, TVEL provides fuel to a total of more than 70 power reactors in 15 countries, research reactors in nine countries around the world, as well as transport reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world is powered by TVEL fuel. The Rosatom's fuel division is the world's largest producer of enriched uranium, as well as the leader of the global market for stable isotopes. The fuel division is actively developing new businesses in the field of chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, as well as decommissioning of nuclear facilities. Rosatom's industry integrators for additive technologies and power storage systems have been created in the TVEL circuit. www.tvel.ru
Rosatom Metallurgical Technologies LLC is a divisional integrator of the Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL in the field of Metallurgy. The tasks of developing the metallurgical business of the Fuel Company include, in particular, expanding the customer base in Russia and abroad, developing production facilities, and creating new alliances and partnerships. The technological partners of Rosatom Metallurgical Technologies LLC are enterprises specializing in the production of products made of refractory and light metals, as well as alloys based on them. The integrator consolidates the competencies of TVEL JSC enterprises in the field of metallurgy: ChMZ JSC, MSZ JSC, NCCP PJSC, Elemash Magnet LLC, NPO Centrotech LLC. The scientific potential, technological competencies, and qualified personnel of the enterprises allow us to carry out work on launching new materials and promising product ranges into mass production, as well as quickly respond to the needs of leading industries and high-tech companies.
The issue of import substitution and ensuring the advanced development of domestic industry is important. Upgrading and increasing the production of ceramic materials (in particular, for aircraft engines and gas turbines) is one of the priorities. Rosatom and its enterprises are actively involved in this work.
