Abstract: A method for forming intermetallic and intermetallic-type precursor alloys for subsequent mechanical alloying applications. Elemental powders are blended in proportions approximately equal to their respective intermetallic compounds. Heating of the blend results in the formation of intermetallic compounds whereas lack of heating results in intermetallic-type powder without the intermetallic structure. The resultant powder is then blended to form a final alloy. Examples involving aluminum-titanium alloys are discussed.

Abstract: A method for forming intermetallic and intermetallic-type precursor alloys for subsequent mechanical alloying applications. Elemental powders are blended in proportions approximately equal to their respective intermetallic compounds. Heating of the blend results in the formation of intermetallic compounds whereas lack of heating results in intermetallic-type powder without the intermetallic structure. The resultant powder is then blended to form a final alloy. Examples involving aluminum-titanium alloys are discussed.

Abstract: Aluminum-base alloys and a method of preparing aluminum-base alloys by mechanical alloying in the presence of a carbidiferous processing aid wherein a strong carbide former such as titanium is included so as to produce carbides in the final alloy more thermally stable at temperatures in excess of 100.degree. C. than Al.sub.4 C.sub.3.

Abstract: A process for producing composite materials which comprises subjecting particles of a malleable matrix material, i.e., a metal or alloy or the components of a matrix alloy and particles of a reinforcing material such as a carbide or an oxide or an intermetallic to energetic mechanical milling under circumstances to insure the pulverulent nature of the mill charge so as to enfold matrix material around each of said reinforcing particles to provide a bond between the matrix material and the surface of the reinforcing particle. The process is exemplified by the use of aluminum alloy as the matrix material and silicon carbide as the reinforcing particles. Reinforcing particles are present in an amount of about 0.2 to about 30 volume percent of total matrix and reinforcing particles. The invention is also directed to the product of the process.

Abstract: A process for producing composite materials which comprises subjecting particles of a malleable matrix material, i.e., a metal or alloy or the components of a matrix alloy and particles of a reinforcing material such as a carbide or an oxide or an intermetallic to energetic mechanical milling under circumstances to insure the pulverulent nature of the mill charge so as to enfold matrix material around each of said reinforcing particles to provide a bond between the matrix material and the surface of the reinforcing particle. The process is exemplified by the use of aluminum alloy as the matrix material and silicon carbide as the reinforcing particles. Reinforcing particles are present in an amount of about 0.2 to about 30 volume percent of total matrix and reinforcing particles. The invention is also directed to the product of the process.

Abstract: An electrolyte for solid-state electrochemical cell comprising in solid state, a combination of lithium, phosphate and iodide and either calcium or aluminum moieties, the non-metallic moieties being in stoichiometric relationship with the metallic moieties. An advantageous electrolyte is prepared by reacting calcium iodide and lithium orthophosphate.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a solid state lithium electrochemical cell comprising an interdiffused mixture of PI.sub.3 or BI.sub.3 and LiI and optionally Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and cells containing such electrolyte.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a solid state lithium electrochemical cell comprising an interdiffused mixture of PI.sub.3 or BI.sub.3 and LiI and optionally Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and cells containing such electrolyte.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dense and strong polycrystalline .beta."-alumina-containing ceramic body exhibiting an elecrical resistivity at 300.degree. C of 5 ohm-cm or lower, and a controlled and uniform grain size under 50 micrometers, comprising:A. preparing fully converted .beta."-alumina seeds;B. mechanically mixing in the above-mentioned .beta."-alumina seeds with a matrix powder of a composition consistent with the formation of .beta."-alumina upon sintering; andC. sintering at about 1600.degree. C for less than 10 minutes in an open-air atmosphere or under noble metal encapsulation, a green ceramic body formed from the powder mixture of which one ingredient is the .beta."-alumina seeds and the other ingredient is the matrix powder of a composition consistent with the formation of .beta."-alumina.The polycrystalline .beta."-alumina-containing ceramic bodies obtained by the method of this invention exhibit high density, low porosity, high strength, fine grain size, and low electrical resistivity.