Sbir phase i: production of low-cost TI alloys by direct reduction and alloying

Blacksand Technology LLC received a $252,648 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation on June 15, 2021 to support research and development activities concluding on May 31, 2022. The grant was awarded under the NSF's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), which aims to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation and education.

Specifically, the funding will support Blacksand Technology's "SBIR PHASE I: PRODUCTION OF LOW-COST TI ALLOYS BY DIRECT REDUCTION AND ALLOYING" project. The project appears focused on research and development of low-cost titanium alloy production methods, with the goal of enabling engineering and manufacturing applications. The grant provides just under $253 thousand in funding to Blacksand Technology LLC, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, to develop these materials science and production techniques over the 10-month award period concluding in May 2022.