Abstract: Provision of a granular preparation that contains edoxaban or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and has the property of being rapidly dissolved or suspended by the addition of water. A granular preparation comprising first granules containing (A) edoxaban or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, (B) a sugar alcohol, and (C) a water-swelling additive, and second granules containing (D) 0.5 to 10% by weight of carmellose sodium with respect to the total weight of the preparation, and (E) 70 to 90% by weight of xylitol or sorbitol with respect to the total weight of the preparation.

Abstract: Provision of a granular preparation that contains edoxaban or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and has the property of being rapidly dissolved or suspended by the addition of water. A granular preparation comprising first granules containing (A) edoxaban or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, (B) a sugar alcohol, and (C) a water-swelling additive, and second granules containing (D) 0.5 to 10% by weight of carmellose sodium with respect to the total weight of the preparation, and (E) 70 to 90% by weight of xylitol or sorbitol with respect to the total weight of the preparation.

Abstract: There is provided a shape memory alloy wire with a length of polycrystalline shape memory alloy having an alloy composition including at least one member selected from the group consisting of Cu in at least 10 wt. %, Fe in at least 5 wt. %, Au in at least 5 wt. %, Ag in at least 5 wt. %, Al in at least 5 wt. %, In in at least 5 wt. %, Mn in at least 5 wt. %, Zn in at least 5 wt. % and Co in at least 5 wt. %, and having a martensite crystal structure consisting of one of 2H, 18R1, M18R, and 6R. The length of polycrystalline shape memory alloy has a cross sectional wire diameter greater than 1 micron and less than 500 microns, an oligocrystalline morphology including polycrystalline grains that span the wire diameter and a wire surface with a surface roughness that is no greater than about 100 nanometers.

Abstract: In a method for controlling energy damping in a shape memory alloy, provided is a shape memory alloy having a composition including at least one of: Cu in at least about 10 wt. %, Fe in at least about 5 wt. %, Au in at least about 5 wt. %, Ag in at least about 5 wt. %, Al in at least about 5 wt. %, In in at least about 5 wt. %, Mn in at least about 5 wt. %, Zn in at least about 5 wt. % and Co in at least about 5 wt. %. The shape memory alloy is configured into a structure including a structural feature having a surface roughness and having a feature extent that is greater than about 1 micron and less than about 1 millimeter. Energy damping of the structural feature is modified by exposing the structural feature to process conditions that alter the surface roughness of the structural feature.

Abstract: In a method for controlling energy damping in a shape memory alloy, provided is a shape memory alloy having a composition including at least one of: Cu in at least about 10 wt. %, Fe in at least about 5 wt. %, Au in at least about 5 wt. %, Ag in at least about 5 wt. %, Al in at least about 5 wt. %, In in at least about 5 wt. %, Mn in at least about 5 wt. %, Zn in at least about 5 wt. % and Co in at least about 5 wt. %. The shape memory alloy is configured into a structure including a structural feature having a surface roughness and having a feature extent that is greater than about 1 micron and less than about 1 millimeter. Energy damping of the structural feature is modified by exposing the structural feature to process conditions that alter the surface roughness of the structural feature.

Abstract: Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided. Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.

Abstract: Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided. Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.

Abstract: Methods for the use of nanocrystalline or amorphous metals or alloys as coatings with industrial processes are provided Three, specific, such methods have been detailed. One of the preferred embodiments provides a method for the high volume electrodeposition of many components with a nanocrystalline or amorphous metal or alloy, and the components produced thereby. Another preferred embodiment provides a method for application of a nanocrystalline or amorphous coatings in a continuous electrodeposition process and the product produced thereby. Another of the preferred embodiments of the present invention provides a method for reworking and/or rebuilding components and the components produced thereby.

Abstract: Bipolar wave current, with both positive and negative current portions, is used to electrodeposit a nanocrystalline grain size deposit. Polarity Ratio is the ratio of the absolute value of the time integrated amplitude of negative polarity current and positive polarity current. Grain size can be precisely controlled in alloys of two or more chemical components, at least one of which is a metal, and at least one of which is most electro-active. Typically, although not always, the amount of the more electro-active material is preferentially lessened in the deposit during times of negative current. The deposit also exhibits superior macroscopic quality, being relatively crack and void free.

Abstract: A method for fabricating metal glasses in bulk form uses electrodeposition. Careful control is maintained of: (i) bath chemistry, (ii) deposition temperature; and (iii) electrical plating conditions, such as the current density, for an extended period of time, such as six hours. Composition of electrodeposition liquid is closely controlled, and adjusted when it differs from desired. Monitoring can be active, as by spectrophotometric analysis, or by comparison of time to a calibration table. A dissolving anode can replenish depleted components. Temperature of the liquid is typically maintained within ±2° C.

Abstract: A method for creep cavity shrinkage and/or porosity reduction without applied stress. The thermal treatment is found to increase the rate of densification relative to isothermal annealing, allowing for more rapid recovery of desired theoretical density in a shorter time.