Abstract: An amorphous and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The amorphous alloy may have a formula of ZraCubAlcMdNe, M is at least one selected from the group consisting of Ni, Fe, Co, Mn, Cr, Ti, Hf, Ta, Nb and rare earth elements; N is at least one selected from a group consisting of Ca, Mg, and C; 40?a?70, 15?b?35, 5?c?15, 5?d?15, 0?e?2, and a+b+c+d+e=100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of ent-progesterone and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: A method of joining an amorphous alloy material to a heterogeneous material and a composite formed by the same are provided. The method comprises steps of: placing a pre-formed piece made of one of the amorphous alloy material and the heterogeneous material into a mold; heating the other of the amorphous alloy material and the heterogeneous material to a predetermined temperature, and casting the other of the amorphous alloy material and the heterogeneous material into the mold to form a transition connection part joining the amorphous alloy material to the heterogeneous material and having a fusion welded structure, a microstructure reinforcing connection structure and a composite connection structure; and cooling the amorphous alloy material and the heterogeneous material at a rate higher than a critical cooling rate of the amorphous alloy material to obtain a composite formed by joining the amorphous alloy material to the heterogeneous material by the transition connection part.

Abstract: Alloys and methods of preparing the same are provided. The alloys are represented by the general formula of (ZraMbNc)100-xQx, in which M is at least one transition metal except Zr; N is Be or Al; Q is selected from the group consisting of CaO, MgO, Y2O3, Nd2O3, and combinations thereof; a, b, and c are atomic percents of corresponding elements; and 45?a?75, 20?b?40, 1?c?25, a+b+c=100, and 1?x?15. A method of recycling a Zr-based amorphous alloy waste is also provided.

Abstract: A Zr-based amorphous alloy and a method of preparing the same are provided. The Zr-based amorphous alloy is represented by the general formula of (ZraM1-a)100-xOx, in which a is an atomic fraction of Zr, and x is an atomic percent of 0, in which: 0.3?a?0.9, and 0.02?x?0.6; and M represents at least three elements selected from the group consisting of transition metals other than Zr, Group IIA metals, and Group IIIA metals.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy having the general formula of: (ZrxAlyCuzNi1-x-y-z)100-a-bScaYb, wherein x, y, and z are atomic percents, and a and b are atom molar ratios, in which: about 0.45?x?about 0.60; about 0.08?y?about 0.12; about 0.25?z?about 0.35; 0<a?about 5; and 0?b<about 0.1.

Abstract: A heat treatment process for an amorphous alloy die cast comprises: the amorphous alloy die cast is subjected to an aging treatment at a temperature of about 0.5-0.6 Tg, for a time of about 10 minutes to about 24 hours. The amorphous alloy die cast comprises Zr, and is represented by a formula of (Zr1?xTix)a(Cu1?yNiy)bAlcMd, in which M is selected from the group consisting of: Be, Y, Sc, La, and combinations thereof, 38?a?65, 0?x?0.45, 0?y?0.75, 20?b?40, 0?c?15, 0?d?30, and the sum of a, b, c, and d in atomic percentages equals to 100.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy having the general formula of: (ZrxAlyCuzNi1-x-y-z)100-a-bSCaYb, wherein x, y, and z are atomic percents, and a and b are atom molar ratios, in which: about 0.45?x?about 0.60; about 0.08?y?about 0.12; about 0.25?z?about 0.35; 0<a?about 5; and 0?b<about 0.1.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy having the general formula of: (ZrxAlyCuzNi1-x-y-z)100-a-bSCaYb, wherein x, y, and z are atomic percents, and a and b are atom molar ratios, in which: about 0.45?x?about 0.60; about 0.08?y?about 0.12; about 0.25?z?about 0.35; 0<a?about 5; and 0?b<about 0.1.

Abstract: Alloys and methods for preparing the same are provided. The alloys are represented by the general formula of ZraAlbCucNid)100-e-fYeMf, wherein a, b, c, and d are atomic fractions, in which: 0.472?a?0.568; 0.09?b?0.11; 0.27?c?0.33; 0.072?d?0.088; the sum of a, b, c, and d equals 1; e and f are atomic numbers of elements Y and M respectively, in which 0?e?5 and 0.01?f?5; and M is selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, Sc, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A Zr-based amorphous alloy and a method of preparing the same are provided. The Zr-based amorphous alloy is represented by the general formula of (ZraM1-a)100-xOx, in which a is an atomic fraction of Zr, and x is an atomic percent of 0, in which: 0.3?a?0.9, and 0.02?x?0.6; and M represents at least three elements selected from the group consisting of transition metals other than Zr, Group IIA metals, and Group IIIA metals.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an amorphous alloy composite material comprises an amorphous and continuous matrix phase, and a plurality of equiaxed crystalline phases as reinforcing phases dispersed in the matrix phase. Oxygen content in the amorphous alloy composite material may be less than 2100 ppm. The present disclosure also discloses a method of preparing the same. With the equiaxed crystalline phases dispersed in the matrix phase, the plasticity of the amorphous alloy composite material may be improved considerably.

Abstract: Alloys and methods of preparing the same are provided. The alloys are represented by the general formula of (ZraMbNc)100-xQx, in which M is at least one transition metal except Zr; N is Be or Al; Q is selected from the group consisting of CaO, MgO, Y2O3, Nd2O3, and combinations thereof; a, b, and c are atomic percents of corresponding elements; and 45?a?75, 20?b?40, 1?c?25, a+b+c=100, and 1?x?15. A method of recycling a Zr-based amorphous alloy waste is also provided.

Abstract: An amorphous alloy having the general formula of: (ZrxAlyCuzNi1-x-y-z)100-a-bScaYb, wherein x, y, and z are atomic percents, and a and b are atom molar ratios, in which: about 0.45?x?about 0.60; about 0.08?y?about 0.12; about 0.25?z?about 0.35; 0<a?about 5; and 0?b<about 0.1.

Abstract: Alloys and methods for preparing the same are provided. The alloys are represented by the general formula of ZraAlbCucNid)100-e-fYeMf, wherein a, b, c, and d are atomic fractions, in which: 0.472?a?0.568; 0.09?b?0.11; 0.27?c?0.33; 0.072?d?0.088; the sum of a, b, c, and d equals 1; e and f are atomic numbers of elements Y and M respectively, in which 0?e?5 and 0.01?f?5; and M is selected from the group consisting of Nb, Ta, Sc, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, an amorphous alloy comprises Cu, Zr, Be and M. M is at least one element selected from a group consisting of Al, Sn, Si, group IB, group IIB, group IIIB, group IVB, group VB, group VIB, group VIIB and group VIIIB of the element periodic table, provided that the element is not Cu or Zr. In another aspect, an amorphous alloy comprises Cu, Zr, RE and M. RE is at least one element selected from the rare earth elements, M is at least one element selected from a group consisting of Al, Sn, Si, group IB, group IIB, group IIIB, group IVB, group VB, group VIB, group VIIB and group VIIIB of the element periodic table, provided that the element is not Cu, Zr or RE. In yet another aspect, a method for preparing an amorphous alloy comprises melting a raw material comprising Cu, Zr, Be, and M to form an alloy.

Abstract: A hydrogen storage material comprises particles of a hydrogen storage alloy dispersed in a matrix. The alloy has a formula of LNi5-xMx. L is at least one element selected from lanthanoids, and M is at least one element selected from Group II, Group III, Group VIIB, and Group VIIIB of the element periodic table. x is in a range of from 0 to about 4.5. A method for preparing the hydrogen storage material comprises: preparing particles of the hydrogen storage alloy; preparing a matrix forming material; mixing the alloy particles and the material; and solidifying the mixture to form a matrix with the particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: Permanent magnetic materials comprising an Nd—Fe—B alloy and an additive comprising at least one boride are disclosed. The boride may be a lanthanide boride being about 0.01% to about 5% of the alloy by weight. In some instances, the lanthanide boride may be at least one of DyB6, GdB6, TbB6, SmB6, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: In one aspect, a Zr-based amorphous alloy comprises Zr, Ti, Cu, Ni, Fe, Be, and Sn. In another aspect, a Zr-based amorphous alloy comprises about 30-75 atomic percent of (ZrxTiySnz), about 10-35 atomic percent of (CumNin), about 0.1-15 atomic percent of Fe, and about 0.1-35 atomic percent of Be. Reference numerals x, y and z are atomic fractions, and x+y+z equals to 1, wherein x is about 0.6-0.85, and z is in the range of about 0.01x-0.1x. Reference numerals m and n are atomic fractions, and m+n equals to 1, and wherein m is about 0.5-0.65. In yet another aspect, a method for preparing a Zr-based amorphous alloy comprises melting a raw material comprising Zr, Ti, Cu, Ni, Fe, Be, and Sn to form an alloy mixture; and molding the alloy mixture to form the amorphous alloy.