Abstract: A permanent magnet of R.sub.2 Co.sub.17 type crystal structure consisting essentially of, in percent by weight, at least one rare earth element within the range of 24 to 28, cobalt within the range of 48 to 53, copper within the range of 2 to 4.9, iron within the range of 18 to 30 and zirconium within the range of 1.7 to 3.0. By substituting zirconium for a portion of copper an optimum combination of coercive force and residual magnetization (saturation induction) may be achieved.

Abstract: A method for producing iron-silicon alloy articles having an improved combination of hot workability and electrical properties; the method comprises taking a molten alloy mass of an iron-silicon alloy from which the article is to be made and gas atomizing it to form alloy particles which are quickly cooled to solidification temperature. These alloy particles are then hot isostatically pressed to form a substantially fully dense article. The fully dense article is then hot rolled to sheet form suitable for example for use as laminates in the manufacture of transformer cores.

Abstract: A method for producing magnets from powdered magnetic alloy, and magnets having improved remanence and good coercive force; the method comprises aligning a particle charge of magnet alloy within a container, which aligning may be achieved by use of a pulsating magnetic field; consolidating the charge after alignment to a density in excess of 95% of theoretical density by cold or hot isostatic pressing, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A magnet alloy which has a combination of high energy product and remanence, which magnet alloy consists essentially of, in weight percent, 10 to 30 samarium, 10 to 20 of an additional rare earth element selected from the group consisting of praseodymium and neodymium and the balance cobalt; iron and tin may also be added to the alloy.

Abstract: A method for producing titanium particles suitable for powder metallurgy applications by atomizing a free-falling stream of molten titanium. Prior to atomization the molten titanium is maintained in a crucible lined with a solidified layer of titanium which separates the molten mass of titanium from the crucible interior to protect it against contamination. The bottom of the crucible has a nozzle through which the titanium passes to form the free-falling stream. The nozzle may be likewise lined with a layer of solidified titanium which maintains the molten titanium passing through the nozzle out of contact with the nozzle material further protecting the titanium from contamination. The free-falling stream is contacted by an inert gas jet to atomize the stream into spherical particles, which are solidified and collected.

Abstract: A method for producing an alloy article, such as a valve or valve component, and an assembly for use therewith. The article is produced by hot isostatic compacting wherein a lining of prealloyed powdered metal of an alloy composition different than that of the remainder of the article is confined on a surface of an internal passage or cavity in the article. A solid lining element is provided contiguous with at least a portion of the powdered metal lining the surface of said internal passage, the lining element is of an alloy also different from that of the remainder of the article. The powdered metal and solid lining element are heated and then hot isostatically pressed to densify and bond the powdered metal and the lining element to the surface of the internal passage of the article to provide a clad lining of dissimilar metal.