A Russian University Creates a Digital Twin of a New Type of Steel
A virtual model can accurately predict how the material will behave under extreme conditions over many years
A New Heat‑Resistant Alloy
Scientists at Belgorod State University have developed a new type of steel along with a digital twin designed for its in‑depth study. The team created a high‑chromium alloy with a unique composition: low nitrogen content, an increased amount of boron, and added cobalt. The material can be used across various industrial sectors requiring heat‑resistant metals.
Why a Digital Twin Matters
To evaluate how the steel behaves under extremely high temperatures, researchers designed a digital twin — a comprehensive predictive model that serves as a virtual copy of the material. It assesses how the steel’s strength changes after prolonged exposure to high heat.
Super‑Strong Structures at High Temperatures
Scientists tested the material’s structural behavior at temperatures ranging from 620 °C to 675 °C. With 90‑percent accuracy, the digital twin predicts changes in the steel’s properties for up to 100,000 hours — roughly ten years of operation at thermal power plants.
The development opens new opportunities for materials science and industrial applications. The digital twin eliminates the need for long and expensive real‑world testing, allowing engineers to quickly evaluate the potential of new alloys.
