Tech Licensing Opportunity: Synthesis of Tungsten Tetraboride (WB4) by Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS)

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is offering a tech licensing opportunity for the synthesis of tungsten tetraboride (WB4) using Electric Field Assisted Sintering (EFAS). This method produces WB4 with minimal impurities and maximum hardness, making it suitable for various applications such as industrial machining, defense and ballistic protection, and nuclear safety. The technology has been demonstrated to produce WB4 samples with hardness approaching theoretical maximum. The INL is seeking a partner to commercialize this technology. • Enhanced material quality through minimal impurities and maximum hardness • Scalability for producing larger batches and custom sizes • Cost-effectiveness through less expensive raw materials and optimized synthesis process • Radiation resistance suitable for nuclear applications • Various market applications including industrial machining, defense and ballistic protection, and nuclear safety