Abstract: Iron-based metallurgical powders comprising vanadium are described, as well as compacted articles made thereof. These articles have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: Iron-based metallurgical powders comprising vanadium are described, as well as compacted articles made thereof. These articles have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: Iron-based metallurgical powders comprising vanadium are described, as well as compacted articles made thereof These articles have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of preparing a bonded metallurgical powder composition comprising melting a binding agent and blending the melted binding agent with a metallurgical powder mixture, in the substantial absence of solvent, for a time sufficient to form the bonded metallurgical powder composition. Bonded metallurgical powder compositions prepared using these methods are also described, as well as compacted powder metallurgical parts prepared using them.

Abstract: Iron-based metallurgical powders comprising vanadium are described, as well as compacted articles made thereof These articles have improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: Provided are corrosion resistant metallurgical powder compositions, corrosion resistant compacted articles prepared from metallurgical powder compositions, and methods of preparing the same. Corrosion resistant metallurgical powder compositions include as a major component, an iron-based powder and, as a minor component, alloy additives that include chromium, and carbon. Upon compaction and sintering, the iron-based powder and alloy additives form a dual phase alloy system. The dual phase alloy system is denoted by an admixed martensite and ferrite microstructure. This unique microstructure results in beneficial physical properties, such as for example, high strength, hardness, and ductility, impact energy, and fatigue endurance, while maintaining resistance to corrosion.

Abstract: The metallurgical powder composition suspensions of the present invention include a magnetic powder having an outer oxide layer suspended in a carrier fluid. Magnetic powders include iron-based powders, such as for example, powders of iron pre-alloyed with other elements. Alloying materials include columbium, silicon, calcium, manganese, magnesium, carbon, boron, aluminum, titanium, molybdenum, chromium, copper, nickel, gold, vanadium, phosphorus, or combinations thereof. Carrier fluids include silicon-based fluids and/or oils, such as hydrocarbon oils. The outer oxide layer includes alloy materials that are reacted/complexed with oxygen. Magnetic powders exhibit low rates of oxidation over a broad temperature range. Articles incorporating metallurgical powder composition suspensions include dampeners having a chamber, a piston that reciprocates in the chamber, and a source of magnetism operatively connected to the chamber.

Abstract: Metallurgical powder compositions are provided that include calcium aluminate additives, i.e., calcium aluminate or calcium aluminate containing powders, to enhance the machinability and durability of compacted and sintered parts made therefrom. The compositions generally contain a metal-based powder, such as for example, an iron-based or nickel-based powder, that constitutes the major portion of the composition. Calcium aluminate additives are combined with the metal based powder by, for example, admixing or bonding. Optionally, common alloying powders, lubricants, binding agents, and other powder metallurgy additives can be combined with the metallurgical powder composition. The metallurgical powder composition is used by compacting it in a die cavity to produce a “green” compact that may then be sintered, preferably at relatively high temperatures.

Abstract: Metallurgical powder compositions of the present invention include an iron based powder combined with a master alloy powder, as a mechanical property enhancing powder. The addition of master alloy powders has been found to enhance the mechanical properties of the final, sintered, compacted parts made from metallurgical powder compositions, especially at low sintering temperatures. Metallurgical powder compositions include at least about 80 weight percent of an iron-based metallurgical powder and from about 0.10 to about 20 weight percent of a master alloy powder. Master alloy powders include iron and from about 1.0 to about 40 weight percent chromium, and from about 1.0 to about 35 weight percent silicon, based on the weight of the master alloy powder.