Abstract: A particular plastic material is formed into the desired component shape and then is plated by a process comprising; a particular surface preparation step, electroless deposition and electrolytic deposition which results in excellent plating adhesion. The plated component is then assembled with other components manufactured in the same manner or with compatible metal components such as aluminum and soldered together in a disclosed hot oil dip soldering process. In the soldering process, the plated plastic substrate is completely immersed in a hot oil medium at a temperature of approximately 243.degree. C. (470.degree. F.) for a time of approximately 60 seconds for solder reflow.

Abstract: A steel tube having a small outside diameter and a large wall thickness, for use, for example, as a high pressure fuel injection pipe for a diesel engine, has a hardened layer on at least its internal surface. The hardened layer is formed by a diffusion layer which comprises a solid solution of nitrogen formed by tufftriding, and which is completely free from any intermetallic compounds, i.e. Fe.sub.3 N and Fe.sub.4 N. A method of manufacturing such a tube is also disclosed, and comprises tufftriding a steel tube in a molten bath of sodium cyanide while it is being axially vibrated, to form the diffusion layer, and heat treating the tube in a gaseous atmosphere to decompose any intermetallic compound on the diffusion layer.

Abstract: Thin metal plate is cleaned and electrolytically pickled in an acid solution. A zinc layer is electrodeposited on one face of the plate, after which a chrome-chromic oxide coating is deposited on both faces of the plate from a sulphuric acid solution containing compounds of trivalent and exhavalent chrome. The plate is then subjected to a drying-oxidating treatment in air. The plate may be steel having a thickness between 0.1 and 2 mm. The plate may be surface treated by phosphating, and then painted. The chrome-chromic oxide coating may have a thickness between 0.05 and 5 .mu.m, and the zinc coating a thickness between 1 and 30 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for case hardening a ferrous metal. In the invention, the surface of the ferrous metal is exposed to diffusible carbon, boron and silicon in a furnace during multiple stages of a single thermal cycle. The furnace is maintained at a first temperature which enhances diffusion of the carbon to create a carburized substrate to a desired depth. The furnace temperature is then elevated to a second temperature to enhance diffusion of the boron and silicon to form an outer surface layer enriched with these elements. This results in a gradual transition between the carburized substrate and the boronized and siliconized layer.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for case hardening of ferrous metal. In the process of the invention, the surface of the ferrous metal is exposed to diffusible carbon and boron in a furnace during multiple stages of a single thermal cycle without intermediate cooling. The furnace is maintained at a first temperature which enhances diffusion of the carbon to create a carburized substrate to a desired depth. The furnace temperature is then elevated to a second temperature to enhance diffusion of the boron to form an outer surface layer enriched therewith. This results in a gradual transition between the carburized substrate and the boronized layer.

Abstract: Process for the production of track bushes for tractors and track vehicles, with resultant savings in energy, shorter treatment times and consistently high product quality. A plurality of low carbon boron steel bushes are assembled as a charge in a basket. The charge is preheated in a pretreatment chamber of a furnace having a carburizing chamber, with combustion gases from the carburizing chamber. Then the charge is transferred to this carburizing chamber, and is carburized at a temperature in excess of 900.degree. C., preferably 950.degree. to 980.degree. C., for 10 to 17 hours. The charge is cooled in a third chamber of this furnace, to a temperature of 820.degree.-860.degree. C. maintained by means of combustion gas leaving the carburizing chamber. The bushes are extracted from the charge one at a time by a robot and are directly individually quenched. The ends of the bushes are tempered in an induction furnace at 550.degree.-600.degree. C. for 10 to 25 seconds, and then the bushes are emulsion cooled.

Abstract: A solder flux comprises rosin, an activator, an optional surfactant and the dimer of linoleic acid.

Abstract: Arrays of substantially parallel metallic wires of micron and sub-micron dimensions are made by directionally solidifying the components of a eutectic alloy system as a thin film and subsequently removing at least one of the phases. The arrays are useful, for example, as conductors in microelectronic devices and as diffraction gratings for electromagnetic and ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: Arrays of substantially parallel metallic wires of micron and sub-micron dimensions are made by directionally solidifying the components of a eutectic alloy system as a thin film and subsequently removing at least one of the phases. The arrays are useful, for example, as conductors in microelectronic devices and as diffraction gratings for electromagnetic and ultrasonic waves.

Abstract: Improved adherence of oxide wear layers on hard metal or cemented carbide substrates is obtained by providing a thin surface-oxidized bonding layer comprising a carbide or oxycarbide of at least one of tantalum, niobium or vanadium, optionally adding aluminum to the bonding layer, and finally providing an outer oxide wear layer.

Abstract: In a multifilamentary superconductor, plural filaments are separated from one another by a ductile nonsuperconducting copper matrix. The niobium titanium filaments are arrayed through the copper, with one filament being substantially larger than the others, and preferably, centrally located in the wire. Preferably also, the other filaments are arrayed in an annular configuration about the periphery of the wire.

Abstract: A novel method is provided for producing jewelry that incorporates both computer-aided design and semiconductor processing. The high technology jewelry produced also makes use of microscopic diffraction gratings for generating a dynamic spectral pattern of changing colors when exposed to ambient light such as sunlight, incandescent light, moonlight and the like. The jewelry comprises a semiconductor substrate (10), at least one patterned coating (14) formed on one major surface (12) of the substrate and a transparent layer (28) formed thereover. The patterned coating comprises a material that is capable of being patterned to the dimensions required to diffract incident visible light and includes a series of lines (26) having an arrangement, spacing and width such that incident light will be diffracted in a pleasing pattern. A suitable jewelry mount (44) is attached to the substrate.

Abstract: A process for thermochemical treatment of metals with accurate control of the treatment temperature in a furnace having a structure similar to that of a classic furnace for thermal or thermochemical treatment in a rarified atmosphere, equipped with controlled heating means and, possibly cooling means, and comprising at least an anode and a cathode supporting the pieces to be treated. A cold plasma is generated around the pieces to be treated by applying between the anode and the cathode a pulse train at a relatively high frequency and of very short pulse width in relation to pulse repetition rate.

Abstract: A method and structure for producing a vertically built MOS structure which permits the out diffusion of dopant from a layer of chemically deposited (CVD) doped oxide into a layer of CVD laser recrystallized polysilicon is disclosed. This out diffusion is accomplished during a high temperature oxidation treatment of an intermediate structure. Source and drain mask alignment is chosen such that this out diffusion of dopant from the CVD glass at its boundary limit will meet with a diffusion of implanted ions. This process makes possible minimal overlap of the drain and source zones with the gate, thus reducing coupling capacitance while providing increased packing density.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced metal composite material comprising a metal or alloy as the matrix and an inorganic fiber as the reinforcing material, characterized in that at least one element selected from the group consisting of elements belonging to the fourth or higher periods of the group (IA) in the periodic table, elements belonging to the fifth or higher periods of the group (IIA) in the periodic table, and Bi and In in the form of simple substance or organic or inorganic compound is incorporated into either one or both of the matrix metal or the reinforcing material in an amount of 0.0005 to 10% by weight (calculated in terms of the element) so as to enhance the mechanical strength of the composite material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic amorphous alloy sheet having an improved insulating property and improved corrosion resistance.The present invention aims to provide a film which is used to cover the magnetic amorphous alloy sheet, thereby improving its corrosion resistance and increasing the layer insulation resistance, without impairing the magnetic properties.The film according to the present invention has a thickness of up to 1 .mu.m and comprises a chromium compound which comprises hydrated chromium oxide. The film may additionally comprises metallic chromium.The magnetic amorphous alloy according to the present invention is suitable for use as a transformer core achieving a high building factor.

Abstract: Method for growing HgCdTe (15) upon a CdTe substrate (5) using a HgTe source (3) and close-spaced vapor phase epitaxy (CSVPE). A processing temperature T of between 520.degree. C. and 625.degree. C. is employed over a processing time t of between approximately 1/4 and 4 hours. The thickness A of the grown HgCdTe (15) is a linear function of processing time t. The mole fraction x of cadmium in the HgCdTe (15) is a linear function of temperature T and an exponential function of the mole fraction y of mercury in the source (3). The lower the relative amount of mercury in the source (3), the greater the relative amount of mercury in the end product (15), and vice versa. Any crystal plane and any axial orientation of the CdTe substrate (5) can be used without affecting the rate of growth of the HgCdTe (15), the single crystal nature of the HgCdTe (15), or the mirror-like finish of its surface.

Abstract: A high chromium stainless steel especially suited for use as wear (galling) resisting components, for example, valve parts. A typical alloy generally contains chromium, nickel, silicon, carbon, an effective cobalt content and the balance iron plus normal impurities. The alloy may be produced in the form of castings, P/M products, hardfacing and welding materials and wrought mill products.

Abstract: A solder composition of 10 to 40 percent tin, with the balance lead, for use in thin layers of 50 to 500 microinches on copper integrated circuit leads so as to resist the formation of intermetallics when later heated.

Abstract: A low- to medium-level radioactive waste sealing container is constructed by depositing a foundation coating consisting essentially of zinc, cadmium or a zinc-aluminum alloy over a steel base, then coating an organic synthetic resin paint containing a metal phosphate over the foundation coating, and thereafter coating an acryl resin, epoxy resin, and/or polyurethane paint. The sealing container can consist of a main container body, a lid placed over the main body, and fixing members for clamping and fixing the lid to the main body. Each fixing member may consist of a material obtained by depositing a coating consisting essentially of cadmium or a zinc-aluminum alloy over a steel base.