Vital Materials supplies low melting point alloys (LMPAs) engineered for applications requiring predictable phase change, dimensional stability, and safe handling. Also known as fusible alloys, these materials typically melt below 450°F (232°C) and are composed primarily of bismuth, with combinations of lead, tin, cadmium, or indium depending on formulation needs.
These alloys are trusted across industries for their ability to deliver precise performance in environments where heat activation, rapid forming, or safety release is essential.
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Vital Materials is a leading global supplier of high-purity bismuth, offering a wide range of bismuth metals, oxides, compounds, and alloys engineered for performance across industrial, medical, pharmaceutical, and electronic sectors. Our materials are available in a variety of forms including ingots, powders, shots, and needles, with tailored particle sizes and purities to meet application-specific requirements.
Bismuth’s unique physical and chemical properties—including low thermal conductivity, high diamagnetism, and its non-toxic, lead-free nature—make it an increasingly vital element in green technology, advanced electronics, and specialty alloys.
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Vital Materials offers high-performance chalcogenide glass (ChG) materials for infrared optical systems, supporting a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. As a source-to-solutions provider, we help customers integrate ChG into cost-sensitive designs that demand scalability, precision, and optical reliability. With growing interest in alternatives to traditional IR materials, ChG has become a compelling option—offering comparable performance and a more efficient path to high-volume production.
Chalcogenide glass is an amorphous material composed of elements such as selenium, sulfur, or tellurium, often combined with network formers like arsenic or germanium. Unlike crystalline materials, which require diamond turning and are more challenging to scale, ChG can be molded directly into aspheric and complex shapes, enabling efficient, large-scale production.
While ChG is not a one-to-one replacement for germanium, its properties allow for comparable infrared system performance when optical designs are properly tailored. Chalcogenide glass is increasingly used in infrared optics where cost, scalability, and production flexibility are critical. It enables advanced optical designs in markets ranging from thermal imaging and sensing to industrial and consumer electronics.
Vital Materials works closely with customers to recommend ChG options best suited to their performance and supply-chain needs. Our goal is to ensure long-term availability and application-specific compatibility for optical system designers.
Interested in learning more about ChG formulations or how to integrate chalcogenide glass into your optical system design? Contact us.