Abstract: A martensitic steel alloy has a unique combination of hardness and corrosion resistance. Broadly stated, the alloy contains, in weight percent, about______________________________________ C 1.40-1.75 Mn 0.30-1.0 Si 0.80 max. P 0.020 max. S 0.015 max. Cr 13.5-18.0 Ni 0.15-0.65 Mo 0.40-1.50 V 1.0 max. N 0.02-0.08 ______________________________________and the balance essentially iron. The alloy is balanced within the stated weight percent ranges such that the ratio %Cr:%C is about 10.0-11.0 and the sum %Ni+%Mn is at least about 0.75. The alloy can be hardened to at least about 60 HRC from a wide range of solution treating temperatures and provides corrosion resistance that is similar to Type 440C alloy.

Abstract: A martensitic stainless steel alloy having a good combination of machinability, hardness capability, and corrosion resistance is disclosed which contains, in weight percent, about:______________________________________ Preferred A Preferred B Preferred C ______________________________________ C up to 0.07 up to 0.07 up to 0.07 N up to 0.07 up to 0.07 up to 0.07 C + N up to 0.08 up to 0.08 up to 0.08 Cu 1.0-3.0 1.0-3.5 1.0-3.5 delta ferrite up to 11 up to 3 7-11 Cr 10.0-14.0 10.0-14.0 10.0-14.0 S 0.15-0.55 0.15-0.55 0.15-0.55 Mn up to 1.25 up to 1.25 up to 1.25 Si up to 1.0 up to 1.0 up to 1.0 P up to 0.06 up to 0.06 up to 0.06 Ni up to 1.0 up to 1.0 up to 1.0 Mo up to 1.0 up to 1.0 up to 1.0 B up to 0.01 up to 0.01 up to 0.01 Te up to 0.10 up to 0.10 up to 0.10 Se up to 0.25 up to 0.25 up to 0.25 Bi up to 0.15 up to 0.15 up to 0.15 Nb up to 0.10 up to 0.10 up to 0.10 ______________________________________and the balance is essentially iron.

Abstract: An austenitic, stainless steel alloy having a good combination of galling resistance and corrosion resistance is disclosed containing in weight percent about:______________________________________ Broad Intermediate Preferred ______________________________________ C 0.25 max. 0.02-0.15 0.05-0.12 Mn 3-10 4-8 5-7 Si 2.25-5 2.5-4.5 3-4 Cr 15-23 16.5-21 17.5-19 Ni 2-12 4-10 6-9 Mo 0.5-4.0 0.5-2.5 0.75-1.5 N 0.35 max. 0.05-0.25 0.10-0.20 ______________________________________and the balance of the alloy is essentially iron. This alloy also has good resistance to formation of deformation-induced martensite as indicated by the alloy's low work-hardening rate and low magnetic permeability when cold-rolled to a 50% reduction in cross-sectional area.

Abstract: An austenitic, non-magnetic, stainless steel alloy is disclosed which, in the wrought condition, is essentially ferrite-free and has a relative magnetic permeability of less than about 1.02, a room temperature 0.2% yield strength of at least about 100 ksi, and good resistance to stress corrosion cracking in chloride environments. Broad, intermediate, and preferred ranges are disclosed as follows:______________________________________ w/o Broad Intermediate Preferred ______________________________________ C 0.08 max. 0.05 max. 0.035 max. Mn 14-19 15-18 16-18 Si 1.0 max. 1.0 max. 0.75 max. Cr 12-21 14-19.5 16-18 Ni 3.5 2.5 max. 1.5 max. Mo 0.5-4 0.75-2.5 1.0-2.0 Cu 2.0 max. 1.5 max. 1.0 max. N 0.2-0.8 0.3-0.7 0.4-0.6 B 0.06 max. 0.005 max. 0.005 max. ______________________________________the balance being iron.

Abstract: A precipitation strengthenable, nickel-cobalt-iron base alloy and articles made therefrom are disclosed. The alloy contains controlled amounts of silicon, nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, niobium, titanium, and aluminum which are critically balanced to provide a unique combination of high strength, good ductility, and controlled thermal expansion, together with good thermal stability and good oxidation resistance up to about 1200.degree. F. or higher.

Abstract: A process for cold working an elongated form of a steel alloy includes the step of forming a matte texture on substantially all of the surface of the elongated form. The matte texture is characterized by a plurality of random, minute, shallow indentations, uniformly distributed on the elongated form's surface. The process provides an elongated form of steel alloy that has a significantly improved capability to carry lubricant into a cold working tool or die, thereby benefiting the cold workability of the elongated form. An apparatus for carrying out the process according to the invention, in line with one or more other processing operations is also disclosed.