Tech Licensing Opportunity Synthesis of Tungsten Tender - 143522105

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Country: USA

Summary: Tech Licensing Opportunity Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride Wb4 by Electric Field Assisted Sintering Efas

Deadline: 01 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 18 Jun 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 143522105

Document Ref. No.: BA-1537

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS)
A novel method for synthesizing tungsten tetraboride (WB4), a material with exceptional hardness and thermal properties, using Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS).
The Challenge:
In the pursuit of materials with exceptional hardness and thermal conductivity, tungsten tetraboride (WB4) has been considered a compelling candidate since the 1960s. Renowned for its potential in enhancing cutting tools, armor, and nuclear reactors, WB4's synthesis has been limited by technological constraints, yielding products often inferior to their theoretical capabilities. Enter Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) - a modern technique set to revolutionize WB4 production by maintaining precise conditions necessary for optimal material characteristics.
How it Works:
Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS) introduces a sophisticated approach to WB4 synthesis, surpassing traditional methods like arc melting which often resulted in impurities and unwanted phases such as WB2. Unlike previous techniques, EFAS employs controlled sintering temperatures and accurate atomic ratios without the need to melt the components, thereby preserving the desired WB4 phase and preventing degradation in material hardness. This process has been demonstrated to produce WB4 samples with hardness approaching theoritical maximum by controlling the granular composition and phase outcomes efficiently.
Key Advantages:
Enhanced Material Quality: By avoiding the melting process, EFAS ensures the production of WB4 with minimal impurities and maximum hardness.
Scalability: The method is scalable, capable of producing larger batches and custom sizes (up to 12" discs), which was previously unachievable.
Cost-Effectiveness: Utilizes less expensive raw materials and optimizes the synthesis process, reducing overall production costs.
Radiation Resistance: Uniquely suitable for nuclear applications ...
Notice ID: ba-1537

Department/Ind. Agency: energy, department of

Sub-tier: energy, department of

Office: battelle energy alliance–doe cntr

Product Service Code: 9630 - additive metal materials

NAICS Code: 333248 - All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: aug 16, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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