• Quasicrystal Synonyms:

Quasicrystals, Aluminum- copper- iron quasicrystals, Aluminum-palladium- manganese quasicrystals, Aluminum- manganese quasicrystals, Aluminum- manganese-lanthanide quasicrystals, Aluminum-chromium- lanthanide quasicrystals, Titanium- zirconium- nickel quasicrystals, Quasicrystal,

• Quasicrystal Description:

Quasicrystals have an atomic structure characterized by patterns called quasiperiodic sequences, that almost repeat themselves but never quite manage to achieve strict repetition. They are formed from commonly occurring metals such as iron, aluminum, magnesium and copper. Quasicrystals exhibit lower conductivity than their individual components, though they are still classed as conductive metals. They depart radically from metals as the temperature is lowered.

• Quasicrystal Chemical Compounds In Development:

Aluminum- copper- iron quasicrystals

Aluminum- palladium- manganese quasicrystals

Aluminum- manganese quasicrystals

Aluminum- manganese- lanthanide quasicrystals

Aluminum- chromium- lanthanide quasicrystals

Titanium- zirconium- nickel quasicrystals (for possible hydrogen storage)

• Quasicrystal Developing Applications:

The first American Institute of Physics reported commercial application was in Sandvik Steel's alloy, which is made into surgical and acupuncture needles and dental reamers. They are also starting to be used in solar absorption ( a solar selective absorber), storage of hydrogen, precipitation-hardening of steel, radiation conversion, photomagnetic recording, nonstick surface coatings, heat barriers, and semiconductors

• Quasicrystal Packaging:

Jars and drums

• QuasicrystalTSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Varies. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404