Abstract:
A method for producing an RE-containing alloy represented by formula R(T1−xAx)13−y (wherein R represents Ce, etc.; T represents Fe, etc.; and A represents Al, etc; 0.05≦x≦0.2; and −1≦y≦1) including a melting step of melting alloy raw materials at 1,200 to 1,800° C.; and a solidification step of rapidly quenching the molten metal produced through the above step, to thereby form the first RE-containing alloy, wherein the solidification step is performed at a cooling rate of 102 to 104° C./second, as measured at least within a range of the temperature of the molten metal to 900° C.; and an RE-containing alloy, which is represented by a compositional formula of RrTtAa (wherein R and A represent the same meaning as above, T represents Fe, etc.; 5.0 at. %≦r≦6.8 at. %, 73.8 at. %≦t≦88.7 at. %, and 4.6 at. %≦a≦19.4 at. %) and has an alloy microstructure containing an NaZn13-type crystal structure in an amount of at least 85 mass % and α-Fe in an amount of 5-15 mass % inclusive.
Abstract:
A powder for use in the powder metallurgical manufacture of components is provided. Particularly the subject matter concerns an iron or iron based powder intended for the powder metallurgical manufacturing of components. It is especially suitable for manufacturing of components wherein self-lubricating properties are desired. The subject matter further relates to a method of manufacturing a component from said powder and an accordingly produced component. A diffusion-bonded powder comprising iron or iron-based particles, and particles diffusion-bonded to the iron or iron-based particles is provided. The said particles diffusion-bonded to the iron or iron-based particles may comprise an alloy of Cu and 5% to 15% by weight of Sn. A component is provided which is at least partly formed from such a diffusion-bonded powder.
Abstract:
A diffusion alloyed iron powder is provided wherein tungsten W is bonded to the surfaces of the particles of an iron or iron-based powder, and wherein the diffusion alloyed iron powder comprises by weight-%: 30-60 W, with the balance being essentially only iron and unavoidable impurities.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a drill bit containing tungsten carbide powder having powder particles which have a core of cast tungsten carbide and a shell of tungsten monocarbide.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing noble metal fine particles, by which noble metal fine particles are obtained whose particle diameter and alloy composition are easy to control and whose crystallinity and purity are high, is provided. The method includes the steps of: (1) obtaining a molten mixture containing a noble metal chloride, by insufflating chlorine gas into a mixture of a molten salt of an alkali metal chloride and a noble metal; (2) obtaining a noble metal oxide as a precipitate by adding an alkali metal carbonate to the molten mixture under an inert gas atmosphere; (3) obtaining a mixture containing noble metal oxide fine particles, by pulverizing the noble metal oxide with at least one of an alkali metal carbonate and an alkali earth metal carbonate; and (4) obtaining noble metal fine particles by heating the mixture obtained in step (3) under an atmosphere of gas containing hydrogen, and then treating the heat-treated mixture with acid.
Abstract:
The process for the synthesis of rhenium powders comprises the injection of ammonium perrhenate powder through a carrier gas in a plasma torch of a plasma reactor operated using a mixture including hydrogen as the plasma gas, yielding metallic rhenium under the following chemical reaction: 2NH4ReO4+4H2→2Re+N2↑+8H2O↑. The reactor is provided with a quench zone for cooling the metallic rhenium so as to yield rhenium nano and micro powders.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a process of producing a porous metal body containing a metal component which is likely to be oxidized, by which process the amounts of residual carbon and residual oxygen therein are decreased, and by which the performance of the product porous body can be largely promoted. The process for producing a porous metal body by sintering a material of the porous metal body, which material is obtained by coating a slurry containing a metal powder and an organic binder on an organic porous aggregate, comprises a defatting step of treating the material of the porous metal body at a temperature not higher than 650° C. in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; a decarbonization step of treating the material of the porous metal body after the defatting step in an inert atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere at a temperature not higher than sintering temperature; and a sintering step of retaining the material of the porous metal body after the decarbonization step in an inert atmosphere, vacuum atmosphere, hydrogen atmosphere, or in a reducing atmosphere containing hydrogen gas and an inert gas at a temperature not higher than the melting point of the metal powder.
Abstract:
A method and process for at least partially forming a medical device that is at least partially formed of a novel metal alloy which improves the physical properties of the medical device.
Abstract:
Hollow metal spheres are heated in a high vacuum in the presence of an organic substance, at a temperature at least equal to the melting point of a eutectic between carbon and the metallic constituents of the said spheres.
Abstract:
The invention relates to tungsten carbide powder consisting of powder particles, which have a core comprised of tungsten cast carbide and a covering comprised of tungsten monocarbide, to the production thereof by heating a tungsten cast carbide powder in the presence of a carbon source to a temperature ranging from 1300 to 2000° C., and to the use thereof for coating surfaces of parts subjected to wear and for producing drill bits.