- Country: USA
- Summary: Tech Licensing Opportunity: Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS)
- UST Ref No: 126452876
- Deadline: 01 Nov 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: BA-1537
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Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS)
A novel method for synthesizing tungsten tetraboride (WB4), a material with exceptional hardness and thermal properties, using Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS).
The Challenge:
In the pursuit of materials with exceptional hardness and thermal conductivity, tungsten tetraboride (WB4) has been considered a compelling candidate since the 1960s. Renowned for its potential in enhancing cutting tools, armor, and nuclear reactors, WB4's synthesis has been limited by technological constraints, yielding products often inferior to their theoretical capabilities. Enter Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) - a modern technique set to revolutionize WB4 production by maintaining precise conditions necessary for optimal material characteristics.
How it Works:
Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) introduces a sophisticated approach to WB4 synthesis, surpassing traditional methods like arc melting which often resulted in impurities and unwanted phases such as WB2. Unlike previous techniques, EFAS employs controlled sintering temperatures and accurate atomic ratios without the need to melt the components, thereby preserving the desired WB4 phase and preventing degradation in material hardness. This process has been demonstrated to produce WB4 samples with hardness approaching theoritical maximum by controlling the granular composition and phase outcomes efficiently.
Key Advantages:
Enhanced Material Quality: By avoiding the melting process, EFAS ensures the production of WB4 with minimal impurities and maximum hardness. Scalability: The method is scalable, capable of producing larger batches and custom sizes (up to 12" discs), which was previously unachievable. Cost-Effectiveness: Utilizes less expensive raw materials and optimizes the synthesis process, reducing overall production costs. Radiation Resistance: Uniquely suitable for nuclear ap... - Documents:
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The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Tech Licensing Opportunity: Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS). This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 126452876 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-11-01.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
