TZM is a solid-solution hardened and particle-strengthened molybdenum based alloy. The development of a Mo-Ti solid solution and the fine dispersed Ti-carbides are responsible for the excellent strength properties at temperatures up to 1400°C. The average nominal chemical composition in weight%: 0.5 Ti, 0.08 Zr, 0.02 C, remainder Mo.
Advantages compared to pure Mo:
- better creep resistance
- higher recrystallization temperature
- better high-temperature strength
- better welding properties
Typical areas of application:
- components for HIP, sintering and heat treatment furnaces
- metals for rotating anodes for medical diagnostics
- boats for annealing and sintering processes (temperatures up to 1400 °C)
- forming tools such as hot runner nozzles for plastic injection moulding
- moulds for light-alloy casting
- billets for the isothermal forging
