Sustainable Metal Solutions: California Metals' Green Product Portfolio
In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a business imperative. At California Metals, we’re proud to offer high-performance metal solutions that meet rigorous industry standards while significantly reducing environmental impact. Let’s explore our sustainable product offerings that are helping customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, and defense industries meet their sustainability goals without compromising on performance.
Our Premium Sustainable Alloys
CalMet® A7075-3.16CO2e: High-Performance Aluminum with the Lowest Footprint
Our flagship aluminum solution combines exceptional strength with environmental responsibility. The CalMet® A7075-T651 plate delivers high-strength characteristics critical for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, defense, and motorsport industries while maintaining a remarkably low carbon footprint.
Key Specifications:
- Fully compliant with ASTM B209, AMS 4045M, AMS QQ-A-250/12A, and ANSI H35.2 standards
- Produced using the proprietary California Metals Method®
- Industry-leading carbon impact of just 3.16 kg CO2e per kg of material (scope 1-3 emissions)
This aluminum alloy demonstrates that sustainability and performance can go hand-in-hand, allowing engineers to specify materials that meet both environmental and mechanical requirements.
CalMet® T64-5.00CO2e: Titanium Excellence with Environmental Consciousness
For applications demanding the unique properties of titanium, our CalMet® Ti6Al4V round bars and plates provide an environmentally responsible alternative without compromising on quality. This versatile titanium alloy serves critical functions across aerospace, automotive, motorsport, and medical applications.
Key Specifications:
- Meets or exceeds AMS4911, AMS 4928 and AMS 2241 standards
- Manufactured through our innovative California Metals Method®
- Reduced carbon footprint of 5.00 kg CO2e per kg of material (scope 1-3 emissions)
When your designs call for titanium’s strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, our sustainable titanium solution delivers performance with planetary consideration.
Premium Performance Metals Portfolio
Titanium Alloys
- Ti6Al4V ELI (Grade 23) – Medical-grade titanium with superior biocompatibility and fatigue resistance
- Ti6Al4V (Grade 5) – High strength-to-weight ratio for aerospace and automotive applications
- Ti5Al5V5Mo3Cr – Ultra-high-strength titanium for aerospace structural components
- Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb – Titanium aluminide for high-temperature aerospace applications
Nickel-Based Superalloys
- Inconel 625 – Outstanding corrosion resistance in extreme environments
- Inconel 718 – High-strength at elevated temperatures for turbine components
- Hastelloy C-276 – Exceptional resistance to oxidizing and reducing environments
- Hastelloy X – Superior oxidation resistance for high-temperature applications
- Waspaloy – High temperature strength for jet engine components
- Monel 400 – Excellent resistance to seawater and steam at high temperatures
Specialty Stainless Steels
- 17-4PH – Precipitation-hardening stainless with high strength and moderate corrosion resistance
- 15-5PH – Improved version of 17-4PH with better transverse properties
- 304L & 316L – Low carbon austenitic stainless with excellent corrosion resistance
- 904L – Super austenitic stainless for highly corrosive environments
Cobalt-Based Alloys
- MP35N – Ultra-high-strength, corrosion-resistant multiphase alloy composed of cobalt, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum; offers unique combination of high tensile strength (up to 300 ksi), excellent corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties
- CoCrMo (ASTM F75) – Biocompatible alloy for medical implants
Advanced Aluminum Alloys
- Al7075-T6 – High-strength aluminum for aerospace structures
- Al6061-T6 – Versatile, heat-treatable alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, good strength-to-weight ratio, and superior machinability; widely used in structural applications, transportation components, and precision machined parts
- Al5251-H22 – Medium-strength non-heat-treatable alloy with excellent formability and corrosion resistance, particularly in marine environments
- Al5083-H321 – High-strength marine-grade aluminum with exceptional corrosion resistance in saltwater environments; widely used in shipbuilding, offshore structures, pressure vessels, and cryogenic applications
- Al2024-T3 – Fatigue-resistant aluminum for aircraft components
- Al2050-T84 – Third-generation aluminum-lithium alloy with exceptional combination of high strength, excellent damage tolerance, and reduced density; primarily used for aircraft fuselage structures and wing components
Copper Alloys
- C70600 Copper-Nickel – Marine-grade with biofouling resistance
- GRCop-84 – Copper-chromium-niobium alloy for rocket engines
Advanced Powder Solutions for Additive Manufacturing
As additive manufacturing continues to revolutionize production across industries, we’re leading the way with sustainable powder solutions:
100% Recycled Material Powders
- Ti64 ELI Grade 23: Medical-grade titanium powder produced entirely from recycled material, perfect for implants and other medical applications
- AlSi10Mg: High-performance aluminum alloy powder from 100% recycled sources, ideal for lightweight components with complex geometries
Other Premium Performance Powders
- Inconel 718 and Inconel 625: Superior high-temperature performance for aerospace and energy applications
- 304L and 316L Stainless Steel: Versatile corrosion-resistant powder for various industrial applications
- Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb: Specialized titanium aluminide for extreme applications
- Ti 5553, Ti 6242, Scalmalloy, 17-4PH, 15-5PH, 1.2709, CuCrZr, GRCop-42, Zr, …
The California Metals Advantage
What sets our sustainable metal solutions apart isn’t just their environmental credentials, but the complete package we offer:
- Competitive Pricing: Premium sustainable materials at market-competitive rates
- Renewable Energy Production: Manufactured using clean energy sources
- Reduced Supply Chain Emissions: Up to 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions
- Standards Compliance: Full conformity with industry material standards
- Comprehensive Documentation: LCA certification for GHG emissions available on demand
Partner with California Metals for Your Sustainability Journey
By choosing California Metals’ sustainable solutions, you’re not just purchasing materials – you’re partnering with a leader in the green industrial revolution. Our materials help you:
- Meet corporate sustainability targets
- Reduce your products’ embedded carbon
- Maintain compliance with evolving environmental regulations
- Satisfy the growing market demand for environmentally responsible products
Ready to elevate your material strategy with sustainable metal solutions? Contact our team today to discuss how our products can support your specific applications while advancing your sustainability objectives.
California Metals: Leading the metal industry toward a greener, more sustainable future – one alloy at a time.
