Gränges signs LOI with Scandium International for scandium aluminium alloys

Gränges AB, a manufacturer of rolled aluminium for aluminium heat exchangers, announced signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Scandium International Mining Corporation for testing scandium aluminium alloys in heat exchanger applications. Gränges will test alloy in R&I Centre in Finspång to document observed scandium impacts on alloys used in its products.

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George Putnam, CEO of Scandium International Mining Corp. said: "We are pleased to be taking our recent work with scandium in brazing alloy development and introducing it to a significant aluminium alloy consumer group, known for their innovation and quality products.”

“Gränges is a recognized industry leader in the heat exchanger markets, and the perfect partner to refine our alloy work to meet their specific needs, and potentially see real benefit to be applied to their products."

Scandium International will supply various aluminium alloy samples containing scandium to a testing project, to be undertaken by Gränges research staff. The company will also provide aluminium-scandium master alloy 2%, for alloying and trial-testing with Gränges proprietary aluminium alloys.

Scandium International Mining Corporation is focused on developing its Nyngan Scandium Project, located in NSW, Australia, into the world's first scandium-only producing mine.