AP26104425 – Development of technology for obtaining binary intermetallic compounds of beryllium with rare earth elements of the lanthanide series
Objective of the project – The purpose of the proposed Project is to investigate the potential for obtaining new materials based on binary intermetallic compounds of beryllium and rare-earth metals from the lanthanide group.
Relevance: The relevance of this study is driven by the need to develop new materials for hydrogen, nuclear, and thermonuclear energy systems operating under conditions of high temperatures, radiation, and mechanical loads. Beryllium and its alloys possess unique physical, mechanical, and neutron-related properties, making them promising for application in these fields.
Particular interest is given to beryllium intermetallic compounds, which can provide improved characteristics compared to conventional materials. However, systems involving beryllium and rare-earth metals remain insufficiently studied, especially regarding the synthesis of single-phase compounds and the investigation of their properties.
Therefore, the study of beryllium intermetallics with lanthanides is a relevant scientific task aimed at developing new advanced materials for high-tech energy applications.
Scientific supervisor: Kenzhin Yergazy Asiyevich, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Expected and achieved results: During the implementation of the project, unique experimental data will be obtained on the parameters for producing single-phase binary intermetallic compounds of beryllium and rare-earth metals from the lanthanide group. Additionally, samples in the form of powders and compacted compounds will be obtained, which will be used to study their physical and mechanical properties.
The proposed project could provide substantial benefits for Kazakhstan, as the Ulba Metallurgical Plant JSC, operating within its territory, is one of the few enterprises worldwide specializing in the production of beryllium-based products. Expanding the range of high-margin products based on rare-earth metal beryllides will lead to orders for high-value-added products, the development of technologies for processing complex and high-precision beryllide parts, and growth in high-tech production. This expansion will also create jobs for medium- and highly skilled plant personnel, increase the company's revenues, and consequently boost tax revenues for the budget of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The scientific novelty of the project is determined by the absence of any systematic experimental data on the properties of the synthesized beryllides with rare-earth metals under investigation.