casting of novel CMI aluminum-cerium alloy

CMI Project 1.3.12: Science-enabling diverse value chain product from aluminum-cerium alloys

Orlando Rios receives distinguished inventor award
Orlando Rios receives Distinguished Inventor Award

Orlando Rios at University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) leads the CMI project "Science-Enabling Diverse Value Chain Product from Aluminum-Cerium Alloys"

This work targets specific science problems to enable diverse value chain development for aluminum-cerium alloys, identifying interfacial structure and reaction thermodynamics for better strength at elevated temperature, higher ductility, and lower cost. The project investigates the use of rare earth element precursor compounds as feedstock for direct reduction alloying. This technology can be used for large volume casting technologies like die casting and high-performance applications such as turbochargers, pistons, and cylinder heads. If successfully developed, this technology will streamline processing of lanthanide precursor compounds improving economic competitiveness and providing a domestic demand stream through aluminum alloying.

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CMI Invention Disclosures

Leadership Development: Scott McCall

R&D 100 Award

TechConnect Innovation Award

plaque for R&D 100 Award for CMI technology, a novel aluminum-cerium alloy
The aluminum-cerium alloy developed by CMI improves on typical aluminum alloys by adding an abundant rare earth element that increases mechanical strength and stability. This novel alloy won an R&D 100 Award.

 

TechConnect Innovation Award
This CMI project was one of three that won a TechConnect Innovation Award in 2019