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Researchers from Jeonbuk National University and the Korea Institute of Materials Science in South Korea have developed cost-effective alumina forming ferritic alloys that demonstrate exceptional oxidation resistance at temperatures up to 700 degrees Celsius, offering a viable alternative to expensive nickel-based superalloys for energy infrastructure. The alloys form a protective alpha alumina layer after prolonged steam exposure and exhibit high specific yield strength, with a molybdenum variant enhancing mechanical properties. This innovation aims to support cleaner energy technologies and is projected for large-scale adoption within five to ten years.