Ames National Laboratory expanded its ability to develop materials for extreme environments by introducing a new refractory metal powder atomization system.

Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Laboratory managed by Iowa State University. Located on the Iowa State campus, Ames National Laboratory seeks solutions to energy-related problems of national importance through the exploration of physics, chemistry, engineering, applied mathematics, and materials sciences. We accelerate the discovery of new materials and share our expertise with the scientific community and partners throughout the U.S. and the world. Ames National Laboratory is a top national laboratory in converting science into licensed technologies.