Arconic Unveils Advanced Titanium Alloy for Higher Temperature Aerospace Applications
As next generation aero engines run hotter, ARCONIC-THOR™ delivers a lighter, more cost-effective titanium
alternative to incumbent nickel-based superalloys
- Patented ARCONIC-THOR is nearly 50 percent lighter than incumbent nickel-based superalloys for higher
temperature applications in aero engines and adjacent structures—driving cost savings and fuel efficiency for customers
- ARCONIC-THOR offers three times improved oxidation resistance which enables it to operate at service
temperatures higher than any other conventional titanium alloy available on the market
- Company has completed successful development projects with commercial aerospace and defense
customers, including a U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory project with partners Boeing and Honeywell
Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) today announced the commercial availability of an advanced titanium alloy— called ARCONIC-THOR— that is
designed for higher temperature applications in next generation aero engines and adjacent structures. Patented ARCONIC-THOR is
nearly 50 percent lighter than incumbent nickel-based superalloys, driving cost savings and fuel efficiency for customers and
helping Arconic capture growing demand for advanced aero engine and airframe materials.
“ARCONIC-THOR is a breakthrough aerospace material that goes where conventional titanium alloys cannot,” said Jeremy Halford,
President, Arconic Engineered Structures. “Next generation fuel-efficient aero engines are running hotter, presenting a materials
challenge for the exhaust systems and adjacent structures. Drawing on our materials science expertise, our engineers formulated
ARCONIC-THOR—a powerful titanium solution that can take the heat and unlock significant weight and cost savings for our
customers.”
Within Arconic’s patented alloy ranges, ARCONIC-THOR’s specific proprietary formulation demonstrates three times improved
oxidation resistance compared to existing high temperature titanium alloys. This improved oxidation resistance protects against
deterioration at elevated temperatures and enables ARCONIC-THOR to operate at service temperatures higher than any other
conventional titanium alloy available on the market.
Arconic already has completed successful development projects of ARCONIC-THOR with customers. These include a U.S. Air Force
Research Laboratory-funded project with aircraft manufacturer Boeing and aircraft engine manufacturer Honeywell in which we
produced full-scale components from ARCONIC-THOR sheet. The joint Materials Affordability Initiative (MAI) project validated
ARCONIC-THOR as a production-ready, superior oxidation resistant titanium alloy at temperatures as much as 200°F above previously
available high temperature titanium alloy products with acceptable oxidation resistance. The project further concluded that
ARCONIC-THOR significantly reduced weight and improved component performance.
The Society of Automotive Engineers - Aerospace Material Specification Titanium and Refractory Metals Committee (SAE-AMS)
recently approved the standard Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 6953 for ARCONIC-THOR sheet.
ARCONIC-THOR can be produced as sheet, plate, foil, billet, rolled rings, forgings and extrusions. It is formable (cold, hot,
superplastic), heat treatable, forgeable and weldable.
About SAE
SAE International is a global association of more than 138,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace,
automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. Standards from SAE International are used to advance mobility engineering throughout
the world. The SAE Technical Standards Development Program is among the organization’s primary provisions to the industries it
serves. Today’s SAE standards product line includes almost 10,000 documents created through consensus standards development by more
than 240 SAE Technical Committees with 450+ subcommittees and task groups. These works are authorized, revised and maintained by
the volunteer efforts of more than 9,000 engineers, and other qualified professionals from around the world. The SAE Aerospace
Materials Specifications database includes the more than 3,250 current standards issued by SAE’s aerospace materials
committees.
About Arconic
Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we
solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and
cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success
and shareholder value. For more information: www.arconic.com. Follow @arconic: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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