Abstract:
A corrosion resistant, neutron absorbing, austenitic alloy powder is disclosed having the following composition in weight percent. C 0.08 max., Mn up to 3, Si up to 2, P 0.05 max., S 0.03 max., Cr 17-27, Ni 11-20, Mo+(W/1.92) up to 5.2, B Eq 0.78-13.0, O 0.1 max., N up to 0.2, Y less than 0.005. The alloy contains at least about 0.25% B, at least about 0.05% Gd, and the balance of the alloy composition is iron and usual impurities. B Eq is defined as %>B + 4.35x(%>Gd). An article of manufacture made from consolidated alloy powder is also disclosed which is characterized by a plurality of boride and gadolinide particles dispersed within a matrix. The boride and gadolinide particles are predominantly M 2 B, M 3 B 2 , M 3 X, and M 5 X in form, where X is gadolinium or a combination of gadolinium and boron and M is one or more of the elements silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, iron.
Abstract translation:公开了一种耐腐蚀,中子吸收的奥氏体合金粉末,其重量百分比具有以下组成。 C 0.08最大,Mn至3,Si至2,P 0.05最大,S 0.03最大,Cr 17-27,Ni 11-20,Mo +(W / 1.92)至5.2,BEq 0.78-13.0, O 0.1最大,N高达0.2,Y小于0.005。 该合金含有至少约0.25%的B,至少约0.05%的Gd,其余的合金组成是铁和通常的杂质。 BEq定义为%> B + 4.35x(%> Gd)。 还公开了由固结合金粉末制成的制品,其特征在于分散在基质内的多个硼化物和钆化物颗粒。 硼化物和钆基颗粒主要是M2B,M3B2,M3X和M5X,其中X是钆或钆和硼的组合,M是硅,铬,镍,钼,铁中的一种或多种元素。
Abstract:
A small diameter, elongated steel article, comprising fully consolidated, prealloyed metal powder is disclosed. The consolidated metal powder has a microstructure that has a substantially uniform distribution of fine grains having a grain size of not larger than about 9 when determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification E 112. The microstructure of the consolidated metal powder is further characterized by having a plurality of substantially spheroidal carbides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder that are not greater than about 6 microns in major dimension and a plurality of sulfides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder wherein the sulfides are not greater than about 2 microns in major dimension. A process for making the elongated steel article is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A small diameter, elongated steel article, comprising fully consolidated, prealloyed Pb-free metal powder having a superior machinability is disclosed. The consolidated metal powder has a microstructure that has substantially uniform distribution of fine grains having an ASTM grain size number of not smaller than about 9 when determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification E 112. The microstructure of the consolidated metal powder is further characterized by having a plurality of sulfides not larger than about 2 microns (2 μm) in major dimension and a plurality of substantially spheroϊdal carbides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder that are not greater than about 6 microns (6 μm) in major dimension, both fully geometrically compatible with the ISO Tolerance grade and surface roughness requirements to satisfy. A process for making the elongated steel article is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a Ni, Fe and Co base superalloy ingot for hot working and an ingot assembly made by the process are disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a cast ingot and inserting the ingot into a steel canister that is dimensioned to wholly contain said ingot. The ingot is positioned within the steel canister so as to provide a space between the ingot and the steel canister. After the ingot is positioned in the steel canister, metal powder is filled into the space. The metal powder is selected to readily bond with the surfaces of said ingot and the steel canister. The steel canister is then closed with the ingot and the metal powder inside. Gas and moisture are removed from the interior of the steel canister. The steel canister with the ingot and the metal powder inside is hot isostatically pressed to form an ingot assembly having a cladding formed about the entire longitudinal and end surfaces of the ingot. The ingot assembly that is produced from this process is readily hot worked without significant damage to the ingot from cracking or checking.
Abstract:
A small diameter, elongated steel article, comprising fully consolidated, prealloyed metal powder is disclosed. The consolidated metal powder has a microstructure that has a substantially uniform distribution of fine grains having a grain size of not larger than about 9 when determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification E 112. The microstructure of the consolidated metal powder is further characterized by having a plurality of substantially spheroidal carbides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder that are not greater than about 6 microns in major dimension and a plurality of sulfides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder wherein the sulfides are not greater than about 2 microns in major dimension. A process for making the elongated steel article is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A small diameter, elongated steel article, comprising fully consolidated, prealloyed Pb-free metal powder having a superior machinability is disclosed. The consolidated metal powder has a microstructure that has substantially uniform distribution of fine grains having an ASTM grain size number of not smaller than about 9 when determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Specification E 112. The microstructure of the consolidated metal powder is further characterized by having a plurality of sulfides not larger than about 2 microns (2 µm) in major dimension and a plurality of substantially sphero?dal carbides uniformly distributed throughout the consolidated metal powder that are not greater than about 6 microns (6 µm) in major dimension, both fully geometrically compatible with the ISO Tolerance grade and surface roughness requirements to satisfy. A process for making the elongated steel article is also disclosed.