Abstract: The present invention pertains to steel with high mechanical resistance at room temperature and up to 130° C., good toughness and good corrosion resistance in the metal base as well as good resistance to cracking in the heat affected zones (HAZ) once the tubing is welded together, and more specifically to heavy gauge seamless steel tubing with high mechanical resistance, good toughness and good corrosion resistance called catenary conduit. The advantages of the present invention with respect to those of an the state of technology reside in providing a chemical composition for steel used to manufacture heavy gauge seamless steel tubing with high mechanical resistance, good toughness, good fissure resistance in the HAZ and good corrosion resistance and a process for manufacturing this product. These advantages are obtained by using a composition made up basically of Fe and a specific chemical composition.

Abstract: A method of producing steel (1) with a high manganese and low carbon content on the basis of liquid pig iron (2) or liquid steel (3) and slag-forming constituents (4) with the object of preventing existing drawbacks of process route in vessels other than, e.g., electrical arc furnaces (18). With steel produced with a high manganese and low carbon content, in a process, the carbon component is reduced to about 0.7-0.8% by a combined blowing of oxygen (7) through top lances (8) and underbath nozzles (9) after feeding of liquid ferro-manganese (50 and liquid steel (3a) in a FeMn-refining converter (6a), wherein a component of a cold end product from premelt is added as cooling means (10), and wherein the carbon component is reduced to about 0.05-0.1% C by a continuous blowing of oxygen (7) through the underbath nozzles.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing an aluminium-titanium-boron grain refining master alloy containing titanium boride and titanium aluminide particles, the process comprising melting aluminium in a silicon carbide crucible in a medium frequency induction or an electric resistance furnace, adding to the melt at a temperature between 750 degrees Celsius and 900 degrees Celsius, KBF4 and K2TiF6 salts, pre-mixed in proportions to obtain a Ti/B ratio of 5 in the melt, gently mixing the salt mixture with the melt without introducing any stirring, transferring the molten alloy to an electric resistance furnace maintained at 800 degrees Celsius, decanting the K—Al—F salt, the by-product of the salt reaction, thoroughly stirring the molten alloy in the SiC crucible with graphite rods before finally casting the molten alloy into cylindrical molds in the form of billets and finally extruding the billet into 9.5 mm rods.

Abstract: A unique heat treat method for relieving stresses caused by a repairing weld joint in a full hoop part heat treats locally, at the location of the weld joint, and at a diametrically opposed location. By providing the diametrically opposed heat treat location, the present invention relieves stresses caused by the weld joint, without creating any additional residual stress in the weld joint.

Abstract: A nickel-base alloy having favorable toughness and thermal fatigue resistance comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 9 to 20 chromium; 25 to 35 iron; 1 to 3 molybdenum; 3.0 to 5.5 niobium; 0.2 to 2.0 aluminum; 0.3 to 3.0 titanium; less than 0.10 carbon; no more than 0.01 boron; nickel; and incidental impurities. Also disclosed are die casting dies, other tooling, and other articles of manufacture made from or comprising the nickel-base alloy.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed comprising mercury, titanium, copper and one or more of tin, chromium and silicon, useful for the release of mercury in applications requiring the same, in particular in fluorescent lamps. A process for the preparation of these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are a weldable steel of high strength and high toughness and a method of producing members of machine parts. The steel consists essentially of, by weight %, C: 0.10-0.16%, Si: 0.05-0.50%, Mn: 1.3-2.3%, Cu: up to 0.5%, Ni: up to 0.5%, Cr: up to 0.5%, Mo: up to 0.3% and Ti: 0.025-0.035%, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, and satisfying the condition that the weld-cracking susceptibility, Pcm, defined by the formula 1A below is less than 0.35, and the condition that the manganese equivalent, Mneq, defined by the formula 2A below is larger than 2.0.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing metal nanorods includes: a step of adding a reducing agent to a metallic salt solution; a step of radiating light into the metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent; and a step of leaving the light-radiated metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent stationary in a dark place so as to grow metal nanorods. Metal nanorods can be also grown by forming a mixed solution by fractionating the above light-radiated metallic salt solution and mixing the fractionated metallic salt solution into a non-radiated metallic salt solution containing the reducing agent, or mixing a non-radiated metallic salt solution and the reducing agent into the above light-radiated metallic salt solution; and leaving the mixed solution stationary in a dark place so as to grow metal nanorods.

Abstract: A method for recovering at least one platinum group metal (PGM) species from a feed product selected from the group consisting of chromite ore, chromite ore concentrate and PGM concentrate comprising the steps of: mixing the feed with at least one salt so as to produce a mixture, whereby the concentration of salt in the mixture is sufficient to convert at least one PGM species into a corresponding PGM chloride salt; and contacting the mixture with gaseous chlorine and CO at a temperature between about 240° C. and 800° C. to induce the conversion of at least one species of PGM into a solid material containing a corresponding PGM chloride salt, whereby said chloride salt of at least one PGM species can be recovered.

Abstract: The present invention embodies a process for extraction of nickel, cobalt, and other metals from laterite ores by heap leaching, and of the product obtained as well, characterized by the fact that it is comprised of crushing (I), agglomeration (II), stacking (III), and heap leaching (IV) stages, with this last stage being a continuous, counter-current, heap leaching system with two or more stages, comprised of two phases, one of which is composed of the ore (solute), and the other is composed of the leaching solution, or solvent, which are supplied at opposite ends of a series of stages and flow in opposite directions. Upon cessation of leaching in the last stage, its solute is removed and a new stage is introduced at the first position, formed by new ore (solute) to be leached by the solvent solution, which is introduced from the last stage, percolating or flowing though all the previous stages until it reaches the first stage, being separated if loaded with target metals (PLS).

Abstract: Provided is a manufacturing method of high purity hafnium including the steps of making aqueous solution of chloride of hafnium, thereafter removing zirconium therefrom via solvent extraction, performing neutralization treatment to obtain hafnium oxide, further performing chlorination to obtain hafnium chloride, obtaining hafnium sponge via reducing said hafnium chloride, and performing electron beam melting to the hafnium sponge in order to obtain a hafnium ingot, as well as a high purity hafnium material obtained thereby and a target and thin film formed from such material. The present invention relates to a high purity hafnium material with reduced zirconium content contained in the hafnium, a target and thin film formed from such material, and the manufacturing method thereof, and provides efficient and stable manufacturing technology, a high purity hafnium material obtained according to such manufacturing technology, and a target and high purity hafnium thin film formed from such material.

Abstract: It is an object to provide an inexpensive alloy for heat dissipation having a small thermal expansion coefficient as known composite materials, a large thermal conductivity as pure copper, and excellent machinability and a method for manufacturing the alloy. In particular, since various shapes are required of the alloy for heat dissipation, a manufacturing method by using a powder metallurgy method capable of supplying alloys for heat dissipation, the manufacturing costs of which are low and which take on various shapes, is provided besides the known melting method. The alloy according to the present invention is a Cu—Cr alloy, which is composed of 0.3 percent by mass or more, and 80 percent by mass or less of Cr and the remainder of Cu and incidental impurities and which has a structure in which particulate Cr phases having a major axis of 100 nm or less and an aspect ratio of less than 10 are precipitated at a density of 20 particles/?m2 in a Cu matrix except Cr phases of more than 100 nm.

Abstract: A unique heat treat method for relieving stresses caused by a repairing weld joint in a full hoop part heat treats locally, at the location of the weld joint, and at a diametrically opposed location. By providing the diametrically opposed heat treat location, the present invention relieves stresses caused by the weld joint, without creating any additional residual stress in the weld joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the addition of niobium to iron based glass forming alloys. More particularly, the present invention is related to changing the nature of crystallization resulting in glass formation that may remain stable at much higher temperatures, increasing the glass forming ability and increasing devitrified hardness of the nanocomposite structure.

Abstract: Provided is a Co—Cr—Pt—B alloy sputtering target comprising an island-shaped rolled structure formed from a Co-rich phase based on the primary crystal formed upon casting, and a Co—Cr—Pt—B alloy sputtering target in which the island-shaped rolled structure has an average size of 200 ?m or less. This Co—Cr—Pt—B alloy sputtering target has an uniform and fine rolled structure with minimal segregation and residual stress upon casting, and the present invention aims to enable the stable and inexpensive manufacture of the target, prevent or suppress the generation of particles, and to improve the production yield of deposition.

Abstract: Methods for producing zirconium strips that demonstrate improved formability are disclosed. The zirconium strips of the present disclosure have a purity and crystalline microstructure suitable for improved formability, for example, in the manufacture of certain articles such as panels for plate heat exchangers and high performance tower packing components. Other embodiments disclosed herein relate to formed substantially pure zirconium strip, articles of manufacture produced from the substantially pure zirconium strip, and methods for making the articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A cold-rolled steel sheet of carbon steel or low-alloy steel comprising C: 0.01 to 0.25% by mass with a ferrite main phase is has an average ferrite crystal grain diameter D (?m) at the depth of ¼ of the sheet thickness from the steel sheet surface satisfying formulas (5,6) and the increase rate X (?m/min) in average ferrite crystal grain diameter at 700° C. at the depth of ¼ of the sheet thickness from the steel sheet surface and D (?m) satisfying formula (3): 1.2?D?9.3??(5) D?5.0?2.0·Cr+5000/(5+350·C+40·Mn)2??(6) D·X?0.1??(3) and, at said ¼ inch depth, the area percentage of ferrite crystal grains the crystal grain diameter d (?m) of which satisfying formula (4) is at least 80%: D/3?d?3D??(4) wherein C, Cr and Mn represent mass % of the respective elements in the steel.

Abstract: A high-strength and high-toughness magnesium based alloy contains, by weight, 1 to 8% rare earth element and 1 to 6% calcium and the maximum crystal grain diameter of magnesium constituting a matrix is not more than 30 ?m. At least one intermetallic compound (6) of rare earth element and calcium has a maximum grain diameter of 20 ?m or less and it is dispersed in a crystal grain boundary (5) and a crystal grain (4) of magnesium of the matrix.

Abstract: The corrosion-resistant nickel-base alloy combines thermal stability with corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. The alloy contains balanced proportions of nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and iron with an effective amount of yttrium to stabilize grain boundaries against unwanted reactions, which might degrade corrosion resistance, and an effective amount of boron to maintain an acceptable level of ductility. The alloy may contain minor amounts of additives or impurities, such as silicon, manganese, and aluminum. The alloy may contain between about 25-45% molybdenum, 2-6% chromium, 2-4% iron, 0.01-0.03% boron, 0.005-0.015% yttrium, and up to a maximum of 1% manganese, silicon, and aluminum, respectively, by weight, the balance being nickel. It is preferred that the combined ratio of molybdenum, chromium, and iron to nickel be in the range of about 25% to 45%.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to novel methods for the solution-based production of silver nanowires by adaptation of the polyol process. Some embodiments of the present invention can be practiced at lower temperature and/or at higher concentration than previously described methods. In some embodiments reactants are added in solid form rather than in solution. In some embodiments, an acid compound is added to the reaction.