Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)

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Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS)

Development and achievements dissemination of industrial source
technology in the materials field, and test evaluation support

Korea Institute of Materials Science(KIMS) - provided in order to President, Establishment Date, Location, Contact, Homepage.
President Chuljin Choi
Establishment Date 2007.04.27
Location KIMS, 797, Changwondaero, Seongsan_gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam
Contact 055-280-3000
Homepage www.kims.re.kr

Key Functions

  • To research and develop metal materials and their processes
  • To research and develop ceramic materials and their processes
  • To research and develop surface related materials and their processes
  • To research and develop fusion-composite materials and their processes
  • Certification and certified testing of materials and components
  • To R&D cooperate with government, the private sector, corporations, and organizations and for R&D provision
    and commission of technical services
  • To support industries including SMEs and technology commercialization
  • To train professionals specialized in main mission areas and support related technical policy making

Recent Achievements

  • High-performance flame-retardant magnesium alloy technology
  • Production of thin-film aluminum electrode through wet process
  • Production of high purity titanium alloy powder
  • Production of transparent electrodes using silver nanowires
  • Development of linear ion beam source for the wide surface treatment
  • Development of ultra-sensitive molecular detection materials
  • Tungsten cobalt rare metals recycling technology