Functionally Graded Materials
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A Functionally Graded Material (FGM), is characterized by a gradual change in material properties over volume. It is an anisotropic composite material where a material gradient has been deliberately introduced over two different materials. The gradient can for example be in composition and/or in microstructure. By applying this concept, materials like ceramics and metals can be brought together with a gradual change from one material to another. Diamorph AB (publ) has developed graded materials for applications in which there is a need for different material characteristics in the same component. |
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Our FGM Portfolio
Tungsten carbide to steel
Making tungsten carbide weldable eliminates the need for brazing and opens up for new applications.
Aluminium oxide to stainless steel
Combining a corrosion resistant metal with a hard and wear resistant ceramic results in a material suitable for harsh conditions when a component is exposed to wear in a corrosive environment.
Zirconium oxide to stainless steel
In this FGM, Diamorph AB (publ) has combined stainless steel with a high-toughness ceramic.
Titanium to titanium diboride
Diamorph AB (publ) explored the use of this FGM for applications in ballistic protection.
Polymer to metal
A metal which gradually transforms to a polymer produces an insulating surface of the metal component.
