Materion Corporation Partners with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Supply Beryllium Fluoride for Fusion Power Plants

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems, the leading commercial fusion energy company, has partnered with Materion Corporation to supply beryllium fluoride for the production of FLiBE molten salt needed in CFS' ARC power plants. This agreement demonstrates Materion's commitment to building a supply chain that supports the growth of the fusion energy industry. The partnership aims to provide the necessary quantities of beryllium fluoride for the development of fusion power, which promises to be a reliable source of clean, almost limitless energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Materion Corporation will supply beryllium fluoride to Commonwealth Fusion Systems for the production of FLiBE molten salt in CFS' ARC power plants.
  • The agreement is part of CFS' effort to support the growth of a robust and resilient supply chain for fusion power.
  • Materion will provide the beryllium fluoride from its Elmore, OH, facility, with shipments expected to begin this year.
  • The partnership will help to support the development of fusion power, which can provide a reliable source of clean, almost limitless energy.
  • CFS is moving forward with plans to build the world's first grid-scale fusion plant, called ARC, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with power on the grid expected in the early 2030s.
  • Materion has the experience and technical expertise needed to provide this essential material for CFS' ARC power plants.
  • The partnership will be essential to CFS' commercialization of fusion power, with deepening collaboration with Materion on FLiBE-relevant materials expected.

Statistics:

  • Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised almost $3 billion in capital since its founding in 2018.
  • Materion Corporation has over 3,000 employees worldwide, serving customers in more than 60 countries.
  • CFS' characteristic fusion project, SPARC, will generate net energy, paving the way for limitless carbon-free energy.

Sources:

  • Materion Corporation. (2025, October 28). Materion Corporation Enters into Agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Businesswire.com
  • Commonwealth Fusion Systems. About Us. Businesswire.com