Abstract: This disclosure relates to a new alloy and methods of making same. The new alloy is an enhanced strength Ti-6Al-4V Grade 23+ titanium alloy having the following composition by weight percent: Aluminum —6.0 wt % to 6.5 wt %; Vanadium —4.0 wt % to 4.5 wt %; Iron —0.15 wt % to 0.25 wt %; Oxygen —0.00 wt % to 0.10 wt %; Nitrogen —0.01 wt % to 0.03 wt %; Carbon —0.04 wt % to 0.08 wt %; Hydrogen —0.0000 wt % to 0.0125 wt %; Other Elements, each —0.0 wt % to 0.1 wt %; Other Elements, total —0.0 wt % to 0.4 wt %; and Titanium—Balance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing on a base article a nickel-titanium alloy; where the nickel is in an amount of about 58 to about 62 weight percent and titanium in an amount of about 38 to about 42 wt %, based on the total weight of the nickel-titanium alloy; and applying a pressure of 12 to 20 kilopounds per square inch at a temperature of 1400 to 2100° F. for a period of 1 to 8 hours to form a nickel-titanium alloy coating on the base article. Disclosed is an article comprising a base article; and a nickel-titanium alloy; where the nickel-titanium alloy is disposed on the base article; where the nickel is in an amount of about 58 to about 62 weight percent and titanium in an amount of about 38 to about 42 wt %, based on the total weight of the nickel-titanium alloy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method comprising disposing on a base article a nickel-titanium alloy; where the nickel is in an amount of about 58 to about 62 weight percent and titanium in an amount of about 38 to about 42 wt %, based on the total weight of the nickel-titanium alloy; and applying a pressure of 12 to 20 kilopounds per square inch at a temperature of 1400 to 2100° F. for a period of 1 to 8 hours to form a nickel-titanium alloy coating on the base article. Disclosed is an article comprising a base article; and a nickel-titanium alloy; where the nickel-titanium alloy is disposed on the base article; where the nickel is in an amount of about 58 to about 62 weight percent and titanium in an amount of about 38 to about 42 wt %, based on the total weight of the nickel-titanium alloy.

Abstract: A kit for germinating and growing plant, herb, flower and vegetable seeds in a simplified manner. The seeds can be placed on a mat comprised of growth material and can germinate and grow in the mat, reaching full maturity. The kit requires no surface preparation and can be placed on any surface or in any container outdoors or indoors. In addition, the kit provides a method for simplified gardening. The kit can be packaged in many different ways and with additional instruments to provide a wide-range of simplified gardening options. The kit can also be used as an educational tool to teach gardening and easily display a plant's root system.