Tiressolid
Tiressolid is a class of high-performance materials based on a titanium alloy matrix designed to combine lightweight strength with enhanced wear and temperature resistance. Developed for engineering applications that demand lower mass and higher durability, Tiressolid comprises a ductile titanium-based matrix reinforced with ceramic or fibrous inclusions.
Typical compositions involve a titanium alloy matrix, such as Ti-6Al-4V or a near-beta titanium alloy, reinforced
Tiressolid offers higher specific strength and improved wear resistance, along with better high-temperature strength and creep
Manufacture typically involves powder metallurgy routes, liquid-metal infiltration, or ceramic/metal composite processing, with heat treatments to
Applications span aerospace components, such as turbine parts and fasteners, as well as industrial tooling, cutting
History and status: Tiressolid was proposed in the 2010s as part of research into lightweight, high-temperature