Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising a non-magnetic substrate and a magnetic alloy layer formed on the substrate with a non-magnetic primer layer containing chromium as the main component interposed therebetween, wherein the magnetic alloy layer contains cobalt and nickel as the main components and not more than 8 atomic % of boron and has been formed by sputtering under such a condition that a negative bias voltage is applied to the non-magnetic substrate.

Abstract: Thin film media characterized by the utilization of a substantially peritectic seed alloy layer which is sputter deposited so as to provide dispersed, substantially peritectic and homogenous globules underlying subsequently deposited media layers. These media layers may include a metal layer such as chrome and a magnetic layer such as an alloy of cobalt, chromium, and platinum and possibly other ingredients.

Abstract: A lid for sealing a container. The lid adheres to the container by a vacuum formed within the container. The lid is formed of a substantially circular panel having a flanged perimeter and a concave depression on an upper side of the circular panel. A pressure release hole extends through the concave depression of the circular panel and sanitary coating is disposed on a lower side of the circular panel. A first adhesive material is applied to the lower side of the lid by fusion to the sanitary coating to form a thin film over the release hole, and a second adhesive material is disposed in the concave depression on the upper side of the lid to form a removable seal. The second adhesive material has the same properties as the first adhesive material.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising:a precoat layer, having a thickness of 30 to 14000 .ANG., consisting of any of V (vanadium), Mo (molybdenum), NiP (nickel-phosphorus), C (carbon), Zr (zirconium) or Al (aluminum) formed on a non-magnetic, mirror-surface substrate 1, anda Cr (chromium) layer as a primer layer 3 and a Co (cobalt) alloy layer as a magnetic layer 4 laminated in order on the precoat layer 2.

Abstract: A silicide of a refractory metal such as Cr, Mo, Ta, Nb, W, Zr, Ti and V, preferably CrSi.sub.2 and MoSi.sub.2 are materials that are resistant to attack by molten metals, such as zinc, and which materials can provide coatings for various articles. The method for producing the coated materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: The corrosion resistance inherent in stainless steel is further improved by a cladding layer provided on the surface thereof. The cladding layer is formed of a coating material which is applied onto the surface of the stainless steel and, then, burnt to be fused by laser beams. The coating material contains a larger amount of Cr than that of the stainless steel. The thus fused material and a fused portion of the stainless steel are mixed with each other to form the cladding layer of remarkable corrosion resistance due to a larger amount of Cr contained therein. The formation of the cladding layer on the inner surface of a small diameter pipe is enabled by a coating film shaping device which has a jig for shaping the applied material into a film of a uniform thickness and by a laser irradiation torch which has an arrangement for emitting the laser means radially outward from the inside of the pipe.

Abstract: An alloy of 3 to 9 weight percent boron with the balance molybdenum for use as a thermal spray coating for articles intended to be exposed to molten zinc.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a thin film media structure for low noise high density longitudinal magnetic recording. The thin film media structure is comprised of a substrate. The thin film media structure is also comprised of an underlayer in contact with the substrate. Additionally, the thin film media structure is comprised of a CoSm or a CoSmQ film in contact with the underlayer such that the underlayer is between the substrate and the CoSm or CoSmQ. In a preferred embodiment, the underlayer is made of Cr or W and there is additionally an overlayer in contact with the CoSm or CoSmQ film, an overcoat in contact with the overlayer and an organic lubricant disposed on the overcoat. The present invention also pertains to a low noise high coercivity media structure for longitudinal magnetic recording. The high coercivity media structure is comprised of a substrate.

Abstract: A process for using explosion bonding to produce a metal composite that has substantially diffusionless metallurgical bonds between the layers. In one aspect, the composite comprises a plurality of cladding layers bonded to a backer plate such that the seam between the layers is sealed.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium for contact recording has a layered structure sequentially with a substrate made of an aluminum alloy having a maximum surface roughness R.sub.max between 100 .ANG. and 300 .ANG. and having no surface protrusions or unevenness higher than 760 .ANG., a magnetic layer formed thereon by sputtering through underlying layers of Tiw film and Cr film, a non-magnetic first protective film formed by sputtering, a second protective film having hard particulates with average diameter 50-300 .ANG. dispersed in an inorganic oxide film, and a lubricant film. The second protective film is formed by applying a solution containing both an organic compound and the particulates and subjecting it to a heat treatment. The medium has a maximum surface roughness of 100-300 .ANG. and no surface protrusions or unevenness high than 760 .ANG. and is usable for contact recording with a recording head having flying height of less than 760 .ANG..

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium suitable for high-density recording which comprises a non-magnetic substrate disk, at least one magnetic layer and at least one protective layer, the magnetic layer and the protective layer being formed in succession on the non-magnetic substrate disk, wherein the non-magnetic substrate disk comprises a glass substrate and at least one non-magnetic metallic film provided on the glass substrate, and the non-magnetic metallic film is provided on a surface thereof with a multitude of fine concentric grooves.

Abstract: A ceramic-metal composite substrate which comprises: a ceramic base member; metal members of a material selected from the group consisting of copper and copper alloys, which is bonded to said ceramic base member; and a constraining member bonded to said metal member, said constraining member being made up of a metal selected from the group consisting of molybdenum, tungsten and alloys thereof, and having a thickness in a range of from 1/20 to 1/3 of the thickness of said metal member.

Abstract: A heat-conductive composite material usable as a substrate (heat sink) for mounting a semiconductor thereon or a lead frame is provided, which comprises a core sheet and metal foil layers as welded to the both surfaces of the core sheet. The core sheet is composed of a metal sheet of high thermal expansion as sandwiched between two metal sheets of low thermal expansion each having a number of through-holes in the direction of the thickness, and the three layers are laminated and integrated so that a part of the metal sheet of high thermal expansion is exposed out to the metal surfaces of low thermal expansion through the through-holes of the metal sheets of low thermal expansion. The metal foil layers each are made of a metal of high thermal expansion, which are same as or different from the metal of high thermal expansion of constituting the core sheet.

Abstract: A composite structure comprising a symmetric bimetallic laminate bonded to a separate substrate is provided by eutectic bonding the bimetallic laminate to the substrate. A variety of beneficial structures can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroless gold plating solution, a method of plating by using the same, and an electronic device plated with gold by using the same.According to the present electroless gold plating solution, the plating solution components contain no cyanide ions, the amount of a reducing agent used is small, and gold plating can be carried out without causing the gold plating on conducting paths having a fine interval between them to short-circuit the conducting paths.Therefore, according to the method of gold plating by using said electroless gold plating solution, a plating method that is safe in the plating work and in the treatment of its waste liquor can be accomplished. The method has a feature that the method can provide an electronic device on which parts can be mounted highly densely, and wherein the joint reliability to the parts is high.

Abstract: Directed to the production of composite copper-molybdenum sheet by assembling at least one plate of molybdenum with at least one plate of dispersion-strengthened copper to form a composite billet, heating the billet in a protective atmosphere to a temperature within the hot working range for copper, working the billet in a protective atmosphere to effect a reduction in thickness of at least about 40% to bond said dispersion-strengthened copper and said molybdenum together and thereafter further working the resulting bonded billet.

Abstract: Directed to the production of composite copper-molybdenum sheet by assembling at least one plate of molybdenum with at least one plate of copper to form a composite billet, heating the billet in a protective atmosphere to a temperature within the hot working range for copper, working the billet in a protective atmosphere to effect a reduction in thickness of at least about 40% to bond said copper and said molybdenum together and thereafter further working the resulting bonded billet.

Abstract: Plated steel sheet for a can comprises: a steel sheet; an Al or Al alloy plated film of 0.005 to 5 .mu.m in thickness on one surface of the steel sheet; and a plated film of 0.005 to 5 .mu.m in thickness on the other surface of the steel sheet, the plated film comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zn, Ni, Co, Cr, Mo and Sn; and furthermore, Plated steel sheet for a can comprises: a steel sheet; a Ti or Ti alloy plated film of 0.005 to 5 .mu.m in thickness on one surface of the steel sheet; and a plated film of 0.005 to 5 .mu.m in thickness on the other surface of the steel sheet, the plated film comprising a metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Zn, Co, Mo and Sn.

Abstract: A protective coating system for superalloys is described. The coating is an active element enriched aluminide, and can be formed by aluminizing an overlay coated superalloy, wherein during the aluminizing process, aluminum diffuses completely through the overlay coating and into the substrate. The coating system exhibits desirable oxidation resistance and resistance to thermal fatigue cracking, due to the presence of oxygen active elements in the overlay.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminum nitride circuit substrate comprising an aluminum nitride plate and a conductive material bonded to the aluminum nitride plate through a metallized layer formed on the bonding surface of the aluminum nitride plate, the conductive material being of a metallic material which has a thermal expansion coefficient of 2.times.10.sup.-6 to 6.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C.The aluminum nitride circuit substrate according to this invention is free from the generation of crack caused by the difference of the thermal expansion coefficients of AlN plate and a conductive material bonded to the AlN plate to improve the reliability of the elements.

Abstract: A conductive member consisting of a first conductor of an alloy of titanium and tungsten and a second conductor of a refractory metal such as molybdenum is sintered to a conductive member of silicon of low resistivity to form a low resistance contact therewith.

Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit substrate comprising an alumina plate and an aluminum nitride plate bonded to the alumina plate through metallized layers formed on the respective bonding surfaces of the alumina plate and the aluminum nitride plate and a buffering layer provided between the metallized layers, the buffering layer being of a metallic material(a) which undergoes plastic deformation by recrystallization at a temperature of not higher than 500.degree. C.,(b) which has a tensile strength of not higher than 35 kg.f/mm.sup.2 at a temperature of 500.degree. C., and(c) which has an elongation of not less than 10% at a temperature of 500.degree. C.The circuit substrate of this invention can provide a circuit substrate being excellent in heat dissipating characteristic and free from the generation of crack on an operation.

Abstract: A paste of a glazing composition is coated on the entire surface of a ceramic substrate having a metallized metal portion, and the paste-coated ceramic substrate is sintered in a reducing atmosphere, and a glazing layer is formed on the entire surface of the metallized metal portion by utilizing the repellency of the melt of the glazing composition to the metallized metal portion. A glazing composition comprising SiO.sub.2, B.sub.2 O.sub.3, BaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and an alkali metal oxide or a glazing composition comprising SiO.sub.2, BaO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, CaO and MgO or SrO is used. An acrylic resin syrup, especially an isobutyl methacrylate resin syrup, is used as a binder of a coating paste for forming a glazing layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic recording medium of the magnetic metal thin-film type for longitudinal recording, in which the noise is reduced by selecting the value of maximum torque L (the product of magnetic anisotropy energy Ku and magnetic layer volume v; as measured by setting the axis of rotation in plane of the medium) and the value of magnetic flux .phi. (the product of saturation magnetization Ms and magnetic layer volume v) from a range defined by 0<L/(2.pi..multidot..phi..sup.2)<4.times.10.sup.5 (erg/emu.sup.2).

Abstract: Metal-ceramic joined articles having a splendid joint strength can be provided easily, even when the metallic member has a largely different thermal expansion coefficient from that of the ceramic member of the metal-ceramic article.

Abstract: X-ray dispersive and reflective structures and materials are provided which exhibit at least one third of the theoretical integral reflection coefficient for the structures in the range of interest without fluorescence or absorption edges. The materials can be thermally activated to control the desired properties, during or post deposition. The structures can be deposited by ion beam absorption techniques to form the structures in a precise manner. The index of the refraction of the structures can be continuously varying throughout the structures.

Abstract: A source for vapor depositing manganese onto a substrate in a vacuum. The source is formed by a chain of metallic beads fused around a wire. The material of the wire has a high recrystallization temperature, the beads consist of an alloy of manganese and one or more other substances from the group of metals and metalloids having a saturated vapor pressure much lower than that of manganese, and the fusion temperature of the alloy is lower than that of pure manganese and lower than the recrystallization temperature of the material of the wire. The beads are formed by securing blocks of the alloy to the wire by means of electric welding, after which the blocks are fused around the wire and are cooled.

Abstract: A steel element for reinforcing a rubber article comprises a brass layer and at least one additional outer film of metal or metal alloy selected from the group containing Fe, Ni, Mn, Cr, Mb, Va, Ti, Zi, Nb, Ta, Hf and W.

Abstract: The bond strength between a silicon carbide substrate and a metal layer comprised of a series of metal films is improved without detrimentally affecting other properties of such a device by interposing a layer of silicon, Si.sub.2 Mo or mixtures thereof between the substrate and the first metal film in the layer which is preferably Ti, Zr or Hf.

Abstract: A surface metal layer composed mainly of gold is formed on the surface of a metallized metal layer on an insulating substrate through a first intermediate metal layer composed of a nickel/boron alloy and a second intermediate metal layer composed of a nickel/phosphorus alloy. In this surface layer, appearance of stains or occurrence of blistering is prevented, and this surface metal layer is excellent in appearance characteristics, electric characteristics and durability.

Abstract: A structure for an electrical interconnection suitable for a semiconductor integrated circuit is made by a process utilizing selective tungsten deposition at low pressure to form an intermediate conductive layer without significantly ablating nearby insulating material.

Abstract: A sintered polycrystalline diamond compact having an integral metallic heat sink bonded to and covering at least the outer diamond surface is used to increase compact life when the compact is used for material removal without a fluid coolant.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium for perpendicular magnetization includes a base of a nonmagnetic material, a first magnetic layer of a soft magnetic material on a surface of the base, a second magnetic layer having perpendicular anisotropy on a surface of the first magnetic layer, the second magnetic layer being magnetized in a transverse direction thereof. The second magnetic layer is composed of a three-element alloy of cobalt, chromium, and tantalum, cobalt being a main component with chromium and tantalum added thereto.

Abstract: A ceramic part is joined to a metal part by means of a molybdenum copper composite interlayer disposed between, and brazed to, the ceramic part and the metal part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a current inlet conductor assembly particularly for vacuum devices, especially for light sources such as incandescent lamps or discharge tubes, comprising an inlet conductor made of molybdenum for passing electric current and being surrounded by a vitreous material forming a hermetic seal therewith and an intermediate metal coating covering the surface of the inlet conductor at least on the places to be welded. The essence of the invention is that the intermediate metal coating is made of rhenium, advantageously with a thickness from 3 to 1200 nm. As proposed, the intermediate rhenium layer should be produced by electrolytic deposition, especially from an aqueous solution.

Abstract: A metal-ceramics composite material is produced by forming a metal film comprised of three layers on a ceramic substrate, and laminating a metal member thereon, the metal film comprising first layer of Group IV a metal, second layer of Group VIa metal and third layer of Group Ib metal, wherein the first and second layers are formed by gas deposition technique and the Group Ib layer may be formed by gas deposition technique or electrochemical plating. An additional Group VIII metal layer may be interposed between Group VIa layer and Group Ib layer by gas deposition technique.

Abstract: A ferrous metal body having a diffusion bonded coating which is corrosion resistant and free of any significant polarization, the bulk of said coating being comprised an alloy of at least about 70% by weight molybdenum, up to about 5% by weight iron balance chromium, the outside surface or surface portion of said coating being comprised of an alloy of at least about 30% by weight chromium, up to about 1% by weight iron, balance molybdenum, said outside surface or outside surface portion of said coating being significantly richer in chromium than said bulk portion, and a diffusion bonding layer comprised of MoCrFe alloy extending from said bulk portion into the surface of said ferrous body, said diffusion bonding layer being comprised of at least about 10% by weight molybdenum, at least about 5% by weight chromium and at least about 10% by weight iron.

Abstract: Window panes are provided with electrically conductive wires. At the desired small diameter of less than 50 micrometers the wires which have been used so far have too high a resistance per unit length.The invention provides a sufficiently strong, thin electrically conducting wire having an electric resistivity from 2.0-5.0 .mu..OMEGA.cm.

Abstract: A new material consisting of a multilayer crystalline structure which is coherent perpendicular to the layers and where each layer is composed of a single crystalline element. The individual layers may vary from 2.ANG. to 100.ANG. or more in thickness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel metallurgical coating system which provides corrosion resistance and non-stick properties to metallic components which are subjected to unusually severe operating conditions. The coating system comprises a first layer comprising tantalum which is deposited upon a substrate and a second layer comprising molybdenum disilicide which is deposited upon the first layer.

Abstract: Molybdenum thin films deposited by pyrolytic decomposition of Mo(CO).sub.6 attain, after anneal in a reducing atmosphere at temperatures greater than 700.degree. C., infrared reflectance values greater than reflectance of supersmooth bulk molybdenum. Black molybdenum films deposited under oxidizing conditions and annealed, when covered with an anti-reflecting coating, approach the ideal solar collector characteristic of visible light absorber and infrared energy reflector.

Abstract: An article of improved wear characteristics and composed of a relatively low wear resistant base metal coated by a particulate refractory metal having a melting point of at least 1490.degree. C. deposited within the near-surface region thereof comprising a base metal or alloy of relatively low wear resistance, a refractory metal deposited within said near-surface region, said refractory metal being selectively deposited in the form of discrete particles, and the particles being idiomorphic or blocky or equiaxial or spheroidal or acicular or dendritic and a plurality of these particles having dimensions of less than 10 micrometers, a plurality of the particles being contiguous to form clusters of the particles that are spaced from each other. The clusters of particles may form microscopic regions of refractory metal which in turn may produce macroscopic regions of refractory metal having the appearance of a continuous coating.

Abstract: A method of bonding a graphite fiber reinforced glass matrix composite to a metal structure comprising depositing a layer of eutectic alloy metal component to the bond surfaces of the metal and composite followed by placing the thus treated bond surfaces of the metal and composite together with a layer of eutectic alloy containing such metal therebetween. The metal-bond-composite is then heated to melt the alloy and bond the composite to the metal. Articles formed by such a process are also described. The method has particular utility in bonding cooling channel containing metal bases to graphite-glass composite laser mirrors.

Abstract: The use of a molybdenum diffusion barrier between a copper layer and a magnesium oxide dry etch mask to obtain and insure adhesion between the two.

Abstract: A method of bonding a plurality of thermally stable high strength graphite fiber reinforced glass matrix composite pieces is described. The process comprises applying to the surfaces to be bonded at least one layer of a metal which is highly adherent to the composite and the solder and is oxidatively stable. A tie layer may be used between the composite bond surface and the metal layer to better bond the metal layer to the composite. Following application of the metal layer, the composite pieces are stacked with the metal layers facing each other and a solder layer in between. The temperature of the assembly is raised to melt the solder and form the bond. The melting temperature of the solder and the metal layers are chosen so as to be higher than the use temperature of the bonded composite. A bonded composite article thus formed is also described.

Abstract: A resolution standard for a scanning electron microscope has clusters of palladium in a sea urchin form. The clusters are widely scattered on a substrate so that a cluster can be acquired easily for a resolution test. The tips of the spines on the clusters are on the order of 50 Angstroms and they present a sharp clear image to an electron microscope that is operating properly. A process for forming the clusters is also disclosed.

Abstract: Method and protective coating composition for preventing or minimizing costion or melting of titanium and combustible alloys thereof. Two layers of coatings are applied, the first layer preventing diffusion of the second layer into the titanium or alloy even at elevated temperatures, and the second layer suppressing titanium combustion. The first layer contains chromium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, vanadium, zirconium, platinum, or rhodium or a combination thereof or alloy of any of these metals. The second layer contains copper, aluminum, gold, nickel, silver, cobalt or a combination thereof or alloy of any of these metals. By preventing diffusion of the second layer into the substrate, the first layer prevents degradation of substrate engineering or mechanical properties.

Abstract: A process, article produced therefrom, and compositions are described for the reception of electroless plating onto a substrate of a non-catalytic metal or non-catalytic alloy. The process comprises contacting the surface of the non-catalytic substrate with a promotor composition containing ions selected from the group of nickel, cobalt, iron, and mixtures thereof and a suitable reducing agent, and thereafter contacting the treated surface with an electroless plating bath comprising hypophosphite for metallic build-up.

Abstract: A composite and a method for bonding the composite. The composite includes a ceramic portion of silicon nitride, a refractory metal portion and a layer of MoSi.sub.2 indirectly bonding the composite together. The method includes contacting the layer of MoSi.sub.2 with a surface of the silicon nitride and with a surface of the metal; heating the layer to a temperature below 1400.degree. C.; and, simultaneously with the heating, compressing the layer such that the contacting is with a pressure of at least 30 MPa. This composite overcomes useful life problems in the fabrication of parts for a helical expander for use in power generation.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a glass-to-metal seal construction especially adapted for use in the fabrication of devices of the compact arc discharge lamp or gas discharge laser type.