Abstract:
Predetermined diffusing elements such as chromium and/or aluminum are diffused into the surface of a ferrous-based part while preventing, or at least minimizing, bonding of portions of such part to each other or to a fixture with which the part is processed, by constructing the fixture of a barrier material or placing a barrier layer between the member and the part. The barrier has a composition to substantially preclude diffusion therein of the predetermined element and that is capable of withstanding a molten-lead alloy bath. Then the part is contacted by a molten alloy bath consisting essentially of lead and the diffusing elements. Thereafter, the part is separated from the member. The process finds particular use when the part is coiled sheet steel, in which case adjacent flights of coil are spaced by separator means which is made of a barrier material or carries a barrier layer.
Abstract:
A method of providing a substrate with a layer of a tertiary compound comprising silicon, silicon carbide and a transition series metal. In accordance with the method, a substrate having at least a surface layer thereon of a transition series metal is coated with silicon carbide particles having an average particle diameter in the range of up to about two microns. The coated substrate is then heated in an inert atmosphere to a temperature between 1000.degree. and 1300.degree. C. for sufficient time to allow diffusion to occur between the silicon carbide and the transition series metal layer, thereby forming the tertiary compound. Substrates coated with the tertiary compound are particularly suitable for preparation of alkali metal/polysulfide batteries wherein the substrate may be exposed to corrosive attack by molten polysulfide salts.
Abstract:
A method for forming a boron-containing carbide layer on the surface of a ferrous alloy article by dipping the article in a molten bath. The bath is made by introducing boron and an oxide of a Va-Group element or of chromium into molten boric acid or a borate bath. The ratio of the boron to the oxide is between 7% and 40%. The carbide layer formed is very hard and has good oxidation resistance.
Abstract:
A method of diffusing elements into a ferrous substrate using molten lead as the transport medium for the elements being diffused. Such diffusion coatings containing chromium, cobalt, manganese, and other elements that improve corrosion resistance of ferrous materials have considerable utility.
Abstract:
An electrode wire for use in an electrical discharge machining apparatus includes a metallic core and a layer of gamma phase brass disposed over the metallic core. Particles of beta phase brass are interspersed within the gamma phase brass layer. An oxide layer including zinc is disposed over the gamma phase brass layer.
Abstract:
A method of hardening a surface of a ferro-alloy object, the method comprising at least partially gasifying a carbon-containing polymer to form a hardening material source; and exposing the object to the hardening material source, such that the hardening material source and the surface of the object react, thereby hardening the surface of the object.
Abstract:
Provide a metal surface reforming method enabling metallic products with superior characteristics such as surface hardness, heat resistance, corrosion resistance, high temperature oxidation, high temperature corrosion, and environmental corrosion and the like.Halogenation treatment of heating and retaining a base material in an atmosphere containing a halogen based gas is performed on a base material of iron based metal or nickel based metal, then nitride processing of heating and retaining the halogenated base material described above in an atmosphere containing a nitrogen source gas is performed, then chromizing treatment is performed by placing the nitrided base material in a powder containing metal chromium powder to form a surface reformed layer on the base material described above. These metallic products obtained have high hardness, superior heat resistance and corrosion resistance, and exhibit superior performance in high temperature oxidation, high temperature corrosion, erosion, and cavitation and the like environments. Further, the metallic products described above exhibit superior performance in acid or alkali environments, neutral environments, and corrosive environments such as chlorides like salt water.
Abstract:
A method for improvement of magnetic performance of sintered NdFeB magnet includes the following steps. Firstly, material containing element R, H and X is to be covered on a surface of the sintered NdFeB magnet to form a finish coat. After that, proceed with a diffusion treatment and an aging treatment to the sintered NdFeB magnet with the finish coat in the environment of vacuum or inert gas. R is at least one of such elements as Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu. H is hydrogen. X is at least one of such elements as C, O, N, S, B, Cl and Si.