Replies to post #123130 on Liquidmetal Technologies Inc (LQMT)

[CarsonOGenic]

The beryllium free formulation is needed for medical use to avoid toxicity. Doesn't mean the original formulation doesn't have use in other applications. There may be cost issues and other considerations that favor the original recipe.

[u508]

Could be or beryllium may be in Li's new low cost alloys. Pulled data from LM website today....or could be nothing.

[rige]

They still sell Beryllium BMG.

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What we produce
Vit 1b: Zr67Cu10.6Ni9.8Ti8.8Be3.8 (wt%)
A robust glass former with proven manufacturability.
Vit 105: Zr65.7Cu15.6Ni11.7Al3.7Ti3.3 (wt%)
Good corrosion resistance and manufacturability.
Vit 601: Zr62.5Cu31Ni3.2Al3.3 (wt%)
A lower cost option to Vit 105.
Vit 106a: Zr70Cu13 Ni9.9 Al 3.65 Nb 3.4 (wt%)
The most robust glass forming Zr alloy without Be.