Minimox surface treatment to form self-protective alloys
Why put it IN the alloy when you can put it ON the alloy?

Applications

A wide range of applications is under development. Some of the current research projects are listed below. Please contact us with your specific requirements and alloy type.

Heat Treating PreTreatment

Oxidation is drastically reduced while heat treating martensitic stainless steel in air.

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Aluminum Alloy Corrosion Resistance

The Minimox nanocrystalline coating has demonstrated corrosion resistance in aluminum alloys during customer testing under hot, acidic conditions.

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High Temperature Alloy Improvement

Reduction of oxidation of Ni 600 and superalloy A286 has been demonstrated.

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Furnace Belt Lifetime Improvement

Coating a 330-stainless steel furnace belt with the Minimox nanocrystalline treatment reduced spalling and oxidation, forming a protective surface coating.

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Metal Dusting Reduction

Carbon pick-up and substrate degradation was reduced in laboratory pack carburization experiments comparing Minimox-coated 316 stainless steel to uncoated material.

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Stainless Steel Corrosion Resistance Improvement

If coated samples are pre-oxidized, room temperature corrosion resistance can be improved significantly. Corrosion resistance has also been demonstrated in hot salt and stress corrosion applications.

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Stainless Steel Oxidation Resistance Improvement

Minimox coating was developed primarily to reduce the oxidation of stainless steel alloys.

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