- Country: USA
- Summary: Titanium-Tantalum Alloy Manufacturing for Biomedical and Engineering Applications
- UST Ref No: 113114566
- Deadline: 13 Jan 2026
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: BA-1063
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Titanium-Tantalum Alloy Manufacturing for Biomedical and Engineering Applications
An innovative electrochemical process delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions for alloy coatings and bulk manufacturing directly from metal oxides.
The Challenge
Traditional methods for manufacturing titanium-tantalum alloys rely on energy-intensive melting or complex powder metallurgy (PM) processes. These approaches are time-consuming, expensive, and generate significant material waste, particularly from degraded components exposed to corrosive environments during production. As demand for advanced biomedical materials and high-performance alloys grows, the industry faces pressure to innovate cost-effective and sustainable manufacturing technologies.
How It Works
This groundbreaking process utilizes the “contact electrode” concept to synthesize titanium-tantalum alloys directly from tantalum oxide:
Direct Electrochemical Reduction: Tantalum oxide is electrochemically reduced in molten calcium chloride, releasing oxygen ions to the electrolyte. In Situ Alloy Formation: The reduced tantalum reacts chemically with a titanium current collector to form the alloy during the reduction process. Versatility: The method is applicable to both alloy coatings and bulk alloys, supporting a wide range of manufacturing needs. Low-Waste Approach: Unlike traditional methods, the current collector is intentionally incorporated into the final alloy, eliminating waste and maximizing material use.Key Advantages
Cost Efficiency: Simplifies manufacturing by eliminating intermediate processing steps, reducing time and energy consumption. Material Versatility: Enables synthesis of advanced engineering alloys directly from oxide precursors. Sustainability: Converts degraded current collectors into valuable alloy materials, reducing industrial waste. Scalability: Offers potential integration with additive manufacturing (AM) techniques for near-net-shape pro... - Documents:
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The ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Titanium-Tantalum Alloy Manufacturing for Biomedical and Engineering Applications. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 113114566 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 2026-01-13.
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.
