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Amorphous Alloys in Sensor Technology

  • Their high strength (1.6 GPa tensile) allows space and weight savings (up to 20% over equivalent steel components) without sacrificing strength, providing greater freedom of design.
  • Due to their low hysteresis and good temperature resistance, amorphous metals also outperform conventional materials and ensure reliability.
  • The corrosion resistance, which is comparable with titanium or stainless steel, extends the lifespan of sensor components and increases their reliability. 
  • These materials are resistant to extreme conditions such as high and low temperatures and humidity.
  • The high sensitivity enables greater accuracy and high resolution in low pressure ranges.
  • Applications include pressure sensors, diaphragms, load cells, and force transducers.
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Discover Heraeus Amloy's Amorphous Alloys

Explore all the essential information about the amorphous alloys from Heraeus Amloy, including their unique material properties and reliable near-net shape processing.

Amorphous alloys from Heraeus Amloy and their material properties

Our in-house developed amorphous alloys based on zirconium, nickel, or titanium offer a wide range of advantages over conventional materials due to their lack of atomic structure. Learn more about our alloys and their mechanical properties!

Material Properties of Amorphous Alloys

Amorphous metals offer excellent mechanical properties that make them suitable for a variety of high-tech applications.

Amorphous Alloy Processing

Our high-precision near-net-shape processes, such as 3D printing and injection molding, offer tailored solutions for your specific requirements. These methods provide not only precision but also miniaturization and weight reduction, leading to significant cost savings.