Value added, innovative and advanced metallic materials are the main research and development areas of Critical Metallic Materials group under Marmara Research Center – Materials Institute. Critical Metallic Materials group serving for Turkey’s scientific and technologic areas, by the research studies with universities, public and private organization aiming to achieve know-how, technology transfer and prototype productions.
Study areas;
- High Temperature Metallic Materials; Aviation, energy and nuclear applications
- Superalloy and Investment Casting Technologies; Vacuum induction melting, directional solidification and single crystal technologies, modeling with 3D-Printer and ceramic mold production
- Coating technologies; Thermal barrier coating applications
- Advanced Steel Alloys; New generation steels, advanced high strength steels (AHHS), advanced armor steels
- Steam and Gas Turbine Materials; Stationary and rotary parts, failure analysis, prototype production
- Hydroelectric Power Plant Materials and Rehabilitation; HPP failure analysis, destructive/non-destructive tests and consultation
- Titanium Technologies; Implant and engine applications
- Aluminum Technologies; Automotive alloy studies
- Magnesium Alloy Technologies; Transportation (automotive, train, aviation), defense, electronic and implant applications
- Welding Technologies; Welding technologies for repair applications