Abstract: A free machining cold formable austenitic stainless steel alloy and articles made therefrom which contains in weight percent about______________________________________ w/o ______________________________________ Carbon 0.15 Max. Manganese 4 Max. Chromium 14-20 Nickel 8-12 Copper 1.0-2.4 Nitrogen 0.2 Max. Free Machining 0.02-0.25 Additive ______________________________________with the balance iron and preferably no more than 2 w/o manganese, 1 w/o silicon, 0.04 w/o phosphorus, 0.08 w/o nitrogen. Also, the alloy preferably contains 1.4-2.0 w/o copper and the free machining additive is 0.08-0.14 w/o sulfur.

Abstract: A heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant weld metal alloy consisting essentially of, by weight, less than 0.08% of C, 0.1 to 1.0% of Si, 2 to 3% of Mn, 32 to 42% of Ni, 21 to 25% of Cr, 0.8 to 1.7% of Mo, 0.1 to 1.0% of Nb, up to 0.5% of Ti, up to 2% of Co, up to 2% of Cu, up to 1% of W, up to 0.2% of N, up to 1.0% of V, up to 1.0% of Zr, up to 1.0% of Ta and the balance Fe, wherein the following conditions are met: Ti+Zr.ltoreq.1.0%, Ni+Co.ltoreq.42%, W+V.ltoreq.1.0%, Nb+Ta.ltoreq.1.0%, and 4.ltoreq.Nb/C.ltoreq.15; and an austenitic welded structure composed of an austenitic structural alloy and of a weld metal of the above-mentioned kind are provided by the invention.

Abstract: An alloy comprising, by weight, 0.1-0.6% C, up to 2% Si, 5-15% Mn, 5-15% Cr, 5-13% Ni, 1-3% V, and at least one of up to 1% Mo and up to 2% Nb, the balance being substantially Fe and inevitable impurities. The alloy has an outstanding non-magnetic property of up to about 1.004 in magnetic permeability and high hardness of above about 215 in Vickers hardness and is useful for electromagnetic stirrer rolls for continuous casting equipment.

Abstract: A heat resistant cast iron-nickel-chromium alloy outstanding in creep fracture strength at high temperatures and resistance to thermal shock and to carburizing and containing the following components in the following proportions in terms of % by weight:C: 0.3-0.6,O<Si.ltoreq.2.0,O<Mn.ltoreq.2.0,Cr: 20-30,Ni: 30-40,W: 0.5-5.0,N: 0.04-0.15,B: 0.0002-0.004,Ti: 0.04-0.50 and0.07<Al.ltoreq.0.50the balance being substantially Fe.

Abstract: A wide band gap semiconductor alloy having a combination of P, In, Te, and Zn is formed by liquid phase epitaxy on an InP substrate. This alloy can be used for the formation of p-n junctions.

Abstract: A high strength and high toughness welding material containing: C: 0.05-0.15%, Si: 0.25-0.70%, Mn: 0.60-1.80%, Ni: 4.5-11.0%, Cr: 0.20-1.20%, Mo: 0.20-0.60%, Ti: 0.03-0.12%, Cr+Mo: from 0.40% to 0.030.times.(Ni%).sup.2 by weight and the balance essentially iron.

Abstract: Aluminum alloy atomized or other powder is compacted and shaped into a useful article including heating the compact rapidly by induction heating techniques. Such rapid induction heating results in improved strength or toughness properties without substantial penalty in elongation, thereby rendering the product so produced more useful in high strength applications. The product so produced may be subsequently shaped by forging, extruding or rolling processes.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy plate for printing is composed of 0.05-0.30% Mg, 0.05-0.30% Si, 0.15-0.30% Fe and the remainder Al and ordinary impurities. This printing plate is manufactured through the steps of subjecting an aluminum alloy ingot of this composition to a thermal soaking treatment; carrying out a hot rolling process; then carrying out a cold rolling process on the hot rolled alloy at least at a reduction of 70%; and carrying out low temperature annealing at a temperature of 150.degree.-250.degree. C. for at least one hour.

Abstract: A material for steel wool is disclosed which essentially consists of 0.05 to 0.20% of C, up to 0.10% of Si, 0.50 to 1.30% of Mn, 0.035 to 0.10% of P, up to 0.04% of S,0.05 to 0.15% of N and the balance Fe. In this material, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 inclusions with sizes not smaller than 3 microns are suppressed to a level not greater than 20 ppm and when the content of the Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 inclusions (3 microns and over) is in the range of 5 to 20 ppm, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 inclusions with a size ranging from 3 to 10 microns is contained in an amount not smaller than 30% of the total content of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 inclusions with sizes not smaller than 3 microns.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant stainless steel welding alloy for overlay cladding containing sufficient molybdenum to give a weld deposit containing from about 4 to 6 weight percent of molybdenum and the resultant weld deposit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wrought aluminum alloy, to its use for making semifinished and finished products and to processes of improving the properties, particularly the strength properties, of semifinished and finished products made of that alloy.A wrought aluminum alloy is proposed which contains 1.15 to 2.0% manganese, more than 1.0 and up to 2.0% silicon, 0.25 to 0.65% magnesium, 0.2 to 1.0% iron, not in excess of 0.3% copper, not in excess of 0.2% zinc, not in excess of 0.1% zirconium, not in excess of 0.1% titanium, balance aluminum and other impurities in a total not in excess of 0.2%.

Abstract: Beryllium to metal seals are produced by forming on a beryllium surface by cathode sputtering a first metal layer from a group of metals including tantalum, niobium, zirconium, hafnium, titanium or vanadium, an intermediate cathode sputtered layer of a refractory metal and outer layer of a readily brazable metal and soldering the readily brazable layer to another metallic body.

Abstract: A flux-cored welding tubular electrode is provided made of a low-carbon steel strip having confined therein a uniform mixture of alloying ingredients and fluxing compounds in such proportion that substantially the total composition of the welding electrode including the low-carbon steel sheath consists essentially by weight of about 4.5 to 6% B, about 1.5 to 3.2% Mn, about 1.5 to 2.75% Ni, about 1.3 to 2.25% Si, about 0.375 to 1.2% C, about 2 to 6% of flux material compatible with the alloying ingredients, and the balance essentially iron. The composition of the electrode is proportioned such that the weld deposit produced from the electrode consists essentially by weight of about 0.4 to 0.8% C, about 4.8 to 6.2% B, about 1.6 to 3.0% Mn, about 1.6 to 2.8% Ni, about 1.4 to 2.4% Si, and the balance essentially iron.

Abstract: A steel with good weldability and hardenability, a yield point of at least 600 MPa, a rupture limit of at least 900 MPa at room temperature and an impact toughness of at least 40 Joule at -20.degree. C., has the following chemical composition as % by weight:C: 0.03-0.07Si: 0.10-1Mn: 1.2-2.5Cr: 1.8-3Ni: 1.5-3Mo: max 0.5Nb, V, Ti total 0-0.10with the remainder mainly only iron and impurities in normal amounts. The best impact toughness in achieved when the ratio Mn/Cr is about 2/3 or 0.6. The total content of Mn+Cr is, in accordance with a preferred embodiment, between 3 and 5, suitably between 3.5 and 4.5%. The steel is particularly suitable for anchor chains for e.g. off-shore oil drilling platforms. A recommended heat treatment after welding includes normalizing at 800.degree.-1000.degree. C., cooling to room temperature and duplex annealing.

Abstract: Spheroidal graphite cast iron body can be welded using a welding alloy whose carbon diffusion rate is sufficiently high that cementite formation is prevented. The alloy has essentially the following composition:less than 0.2% manganese,less than 2.0% carbon,2.5 to 3.2% silicon,up to 1.0% copper,up to 0.5% molybdenum,up to 2% aluminum,up to 30% nickel,up to 0.1% tungsten,up to 0.1% chromium,up to 0.1% vanadium, magnesium and/or rare earth elements in an amount up to and sufficient to promote the formation of graphite spherolites upon cooling, andbalance substantially iron.

Abstract: Fine grained austenite achieved in (12%) manganese steel, without annealing, by a novel combination of carbon and aluminum.

Abstract: A ferritic stainless steel and weldable article made therefrom is provided having good resistance to stress corrosion cracking, as well as resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion. The steel, which has good ductility and fabricability making it suitable for integrally-finned tubing, is an 11.5 to 13.5% chromium stainless steel having controlled low amounts of carbon, nitrogen, nickel and copper.

Abstract: Process to produce a reversible two-way shape memory effect in Cu-Al-Ni and Cu-Al memory alloys by heat treating said alloy while applying an external lead (G) after the martensite formation accomplished by the conventional steps: solution treatment, quench (1,2) and deformation (3). Additional improvements by optional Martensite Stabilization (10) and Two-way Effect Zero-point Stabilization (12) in the form of further heat treatments.

Abstract: A Cu-Ag alloy brazing filler material with low Ag content that exhibits excellent brazability and has a low vapor pressure is disclosed. The filler material comprises 5 to 35% by weight of Ag, 2.5 to 13% by weight of Si, with the balance being Cu and incidental impurities. The properties of the filler material can be improved further by addition of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Sn, In, Fe, Ni, Co, B and Li.

Abstract: An iron based alloy comprises between 6 and 20% by weight niobium and between 5 and 10% by weight aluminium, the balance being iron and incidental impurities. Preferably the alloy comprises between 7 and 17% by weight niobium and suitably between 5 and 6% by weight aluminium.The alloy is suitable as a component in a coal gasifier eg. as a gas inlet or outlet tube or as a structural support member because of its high resistance to corrosive attack by sulphur-bearing gas such as hydrogen sulphide.Typical alloy compositions comprise 7.6% niobium, 5.3% aluminium, balance iron and incidental impurities and 16.6% niobium, 5.0% aluminium balance iron and incidental impurities.