Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

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Truthfully, I know nothing about the composition of this strut, but our alloys have a yield strength far superior to conventional steels and comparable to the lower end of maraging steel (1.5+ GPa). I would suspect that the unique elastic properties of BMG may render it a good structural material for applications experiencing extremely high levels of turbulence and vibration (rocket parts), while corrosion resistance should also make it a good candidate for low-temperature fuel system components.

Maraging steel has a rich history of use in rocket parts. It has been a tried and true material for decades. These parts would be at the high end of the maraging scale for strength. So, LQMT would not be a good choice. Also,I have never heard of a maraging steel failing due to corrosion. These parts are topically internal and can easily be coated to prevent corrosion. I don't see LQMT being used for rocket parts, too much risk with an unproven metal that is weaker than the current solution.