What is niobium alloy that China is claiming a breakthrough in?
The niobium-silicon alloy is lighter than the nickel or titanium alloys commonly used today and has three times the compressive strength at high temperatures. Engines made with this material could achieve speeds and operational efficiencies unattainable with current technology.
The niobium-silicon alloy is lighter than the nickel or titanium alloys commonly used today and has three times the compressive strength at high temperatures. Engines made with this material could achieve speeds and operational efficiencies unattainable with current technology.
