Recent advances in sintering technology and refractory metal alloy development have been used to improve the manufacturing method for high-evaluated temperature strength fibers. A controlled atmosphere sintering of powder metallurgy ingots of new molybdenum and tungsten alloys under a selected chemical potential environment, in conjunction with subsequent optimized wire drawing process, may produce fibers of very high-elevated temperature strength. New alloys of molybdenum offer an opportunity for weight reduction and excellent high temperature strengths.STATUS: Project Proceded to Phase II
