Abstract: In a hot isostatic pressing operation, an apparatus and method are disclosed for isolating the interface of the two materials to be diffusively bonded from the pressure transmitting medium. The apparatus includes a member defining a cavity which is interference fit about the interface, thus preventing the energy transmitting medium from penetrating the interface.

Abstract: A homogeneous boron containing alloy is disclosed with a composition which can be essentially represented by the formula of: M.sub.i T.sub.j B.sub.k where M is a metal from the group of nickel, iron, cobalt or a mixture thereof; T is a refractory metal from the group of molybdenum, tungsten, or a mixture thereof; and B is the element boron. The subscripts i, j, k are the respective atomic percent of each of the constituents and vary respectively between about 25 and 98, between about 1 and 40, and between 1 and 35 with the proviso that j>k, and i+j+k=100. By further limitation of the chemistry, it is possible to assure the alloy will age harden.

Abstract: A homogeneous boron containing alloy is disclosed with a composition which can be essentially represented by the formula of: M.sub.i T.sub.j B.sub.k where M is a metal from the group of nickel, iron, cobalt or a mixture thereof; T is a refractory metal from the group of molybdenum, tungsten, or a mixture thereof; and B is the element boron. The subscripts i, j, k are the respective atomic percent of each of the constituents and vary respectively between about 25 and 98, between about 1 and 40, and between 1 and 35 with the proviso that j>k, and i+j+k=100. By further limitation of the chemistry, it is possible to assure the alloy will age harden.

Abstract: A method for producing serrated ribbon or shard is described. Metal is cast onto a grooved chill surface where the grooves are at an inclination of between about 25.degree. to 70.degree. with respect to the direction of motion of the chill surface.