Xtalic Corporation, a leader in nanostructured alloy technology, announces the launch of PALLEX®, a palladium based alloy designed to enhance the durability, corrosion resistance, and performance of connector finishes in high-demand industries such as consumer electronics and wearable devices.
PALLEX marks a new era in advanced materials for connector engineering, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional precious metals such as rhodium and platinum. Built through Xtalic’s computational material design platform, PALLEX meets the most rigorous performance requirements, including wear durability, thermal stability and corrosion resistance.
“PALLEX was designed to meet the toughest durability and corrosion standards, all while maintaining low contact resistance and reducing precious metal dependency,” said Robert Hilty, PhD, vice president of research and development at Xtalic. “It’s a high-performance, nanostructured alloy solution that meets the demands of today’s compact, high-cycle, high-reliability connectors—without the cost or environmental burden of rhodium or gold.”
Key Benefits of PALLEX:
- Wear Durability: Hardness of 550-650 HV, making it ideal for connector applications that require extended lifecycle performance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional resistance to powered immersion corrosion, ensuring reliable performance in moisture-prone environments.
- Thermal Stability: Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 300°C, offering unmatched performance in high-heat conditions.
- Sustainability: Based on the application, PALLEX can manufactured from 100% recycled palladium, reducing overall carbon footprint compared to traditional precious metals.
- Manufacturing Flexibility: Available through reel-to-reel, selective tooling, rack and barrel plating methods, PALLEX can be efficiently integrated into high-volume production.
Applications of PALLEX:
- Consumer Electronics: Charging ports, mobile connectors and accessories.
- Wearable Technology: Ni-free, corrosion-resistant solutions for wearable electronics.
- Durable Decorative: Color Gray (typical La*b* of 79, 1, 7)
“At Xtalic, our mission is to unlock the next generation of material solutions that enhances performance while supporting responsible innovation. PALLEX represents a strategic opportunity to reduce long-term total cost of ownership while mitigating the volatility of precious metal markets,” said Kristin Carney, chief financial officer at Xtalic. “With our alloys, customers can optimize their products to lower overall costs, reduce warranty claims, and minimize waste—all while ensuring operational excellence.”
About Xtalic Corporation
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Xtalic Corporation develops nanostructured alloys to solve mission-critical challenges across various industries. Xtalic customizes the functional, electrical, mechanical, and magnetic properties of metals by engineering stable grain sizes at the atomic level. A team of scientists, engineers, and metallurgists leverage Xtalic’s proprietary computational materials design platform and advanced manufacturing techniques to create high-performance alloys that outperform traditional materials in durability, conductivity, and sustainability.
For More Information
To learn more about PALLEX® or to schedule an interview with Xtalic representatives, please contact Jerome Stanley at 508.804.7271 or via email at sales@xtalic.com.
