Raw Materials

Biocompatibility, high strength, long fatigue life and corrosion resistance are only a few of the criteria that must be considered when selecting from the complete portfolio of advanced metals and alloys that Heraeus offers:

Specialty Materials
From chemical refining, to melting, to wire and tube drawing, Heraeus has the capability to monitor the entire material cycle in house, thus allowing optimum control over the material characteristics of your products.

The ability to control the material process is crucial to manufacturing high strength and ultra fine wires or thin foils out of critical materials such as Pt30Ir, Pt8W, and Rh.

Alloy Development
Due to our sophisticated metallurgical laboratories and material controls, Heraeus excels in developing alloys for your new application and device requirements.