Abstract: Iron and molybdenum containing agglomerates and a process for producing the agglomerates are disclosed. A green agglomerate is produced from mixing an iron containing powder, a molybdenum oxide powder, and a carbonaceous powder. The green agglomerates can be reduced at a temperature in the range of 400-1500° C.

Abstract: Iron and molybdenum containing pellets and a process for producing the pellets are disclosed. A green pellet is produced from mixing an iron containing powder, a molybdenum oxide powder, and a carbonaceous powder. The green pellets can be reduced at a temperature in the range of 400-1500° C. The pellets can be briquetted.

Abstract: Iron and molybdenum containing agglomerates and a process for producing the agglomerates is are disclosed. A green agglomerate is produced from mixing an iron containing powder, a molybdenum oxide powder, and a carbonaceous powder. The green agglomerates can be reduced at a temperature in the range of 400-1500° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an iron- and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate including the steps of: a) mixing at least a first powder fraction comprising a tungsten carbide containing powder, and at least a second powder fraction comprising an iron oxide powder and/or a tungsten oxide containing powder and optionally an iron powder, the weight of the first fraction being in the range of 50-90% by weight of the mix and the weight of the second fraction being in the range of 10-50% by weight of the mix, b) heating the mix of step a) to a temperature in the range of 400-1300° C., preferably 1000-1200° C. The invention also relates to an iron- and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an iron-and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate including the steps of: a) mixing at least a first powder fraction comprising a tungsten carbide containing powder, and at least a second powder fraction comprising an iron oxide powder and/or a tungsten oxide containing powder and optionally an iron powder, the weight of the first fraction being in the range of 50-90% by weight of the mix and the weight of the second fraction being in the range of 10-50% by weight of the mix, b) heating the mix of step a) to a temperature in the range of 400-1300° C., preferably 1000-1200° C. The invention also relates to an iron-and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing an iron-and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate including the steps of: a) mixing at least a first powder fraction comprising a tungsten carbide containing powder, and at least a second powder fraction comprising an iron oxide powder and/or a tungsten oxide containing powder and optionally an iron powder, the weight of the first fraction being in the range of 50-90% by weight of the mix and the weight of the second fraction being in the range of 10-50% by weight of the mix, b) heating the mix of step a) to a temperature in the range of 400-1300° C., preferably 1000-1200° C. The invention also relates to an iron-and/or tungsten containing powder or powder agglomerate.

Abstract: A diffusion alloyed iron powder is provided wherein tungsten W is bonded to the surfaces of the particles of an iron or iron-based powder, and wherein the diffusion alloyed iron powder comprises by weight-%: 30-60 W, with the balance being essentially only iron and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: A method of controlling a switching element in a switching regulator power supply of a radar. The method of controlling the switching element comprises only switching the switching element during predetermined time intervals, the predetermined time intervals advantageously being sample intervals of a pulse repetition interval of the radar. Thereby by having knowledge of the time intervals the switching element is switching, being able to remove or diminish any influence the switching can have on the quality of received signals and subsequent processing of these signals.

Abstract: A method of controlling a switching element in a switching regulator power supply of a radar. The method of controlling the switching element comprises only switching the switching element during predetermined time intervals, the predetermined time intervals advantageously being sample intervals of a pulse repetition interval of the radar. Thereby by having knowledge of the time intervals the switching element is switching, being able to remove or diminish any influence the switching can have on the quality of received signals and subsequent processing of these signals.

Abstract: The present invention concerns powder compositions including iron-containing powders, additives, lubricant and flow agents. The powder compositions essentially consist of iron-containing particles having additive particles bonded thereto by a molten and subsequently solidified lubricant for the formation of aggregate particles and from about 0.005 to about 2 percent by weight of a flow agent having a particle size below 200 nanometers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a low pressure for the preparation of an iron-based, optionally alloyed powder comprising the steps of preparing a raw powder essentially consisting of iron and optionally at least one alloying element selected from the group consisting of chromium, manganese, copper, nickel, vanadium, niobium, boron, silicon, molybdenum and tungsten; charging a gas tight furnace with the powder in an essentially inert gas atmosphere and closing the furnace; increasing the furnace temperature; monitoring the increase of the formation of CO gas and evacuating gas from the furnace when a significant increase of the CO formation is observed and cooling the powder when the increase of the formation of CO gas diminishes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of preparing a sintered product having a tensile strength 750 MPa comprising the steps of compacting a water-atomised, annealed iron-based powder comprising, by weight %, Cr 2.5-3.5, Mo 0.3-0.7, Mn 0.09-0.3, O <0.2, C<0.01 the balance being iron and, an amount of not more than 1%, inevitable impurities, at a pressure of at least 600 MPa and subjecting the compacted body to sintering at a temperature of at most 1220° C. The invention also concerns the annealed powder used in the method as well as the sintered products.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing low oxygen, essentially carbon free stainless steel powder, which comprises the steps of preparing molten steel which in addition to iron contains carbon and at least 10% of chromium, adjusting the carbon content of the melt to a value which is decided by the expected oxygen content after water atomising; water-atomising the melt and annealing the as-atomised powder at a temperature of at least 1120° C. in a reducing atmosphere containing controlled amounts of water. The invention also concerns a water-atomised powder including 10% by weight of chromium and having a carbon content between 0.2 and 0.7, preferably between 0.4 and 0.6% by weight and an oxygen/carbon ratio of about 1 to 3 and at most 0.5% of impurities, as well as the annealed powder obtained according to the process.

Abstract: The present invention concerns powder compositions including iron-containing powders, additives, lubricant and flow agents. The powder compositions essentially consist of iron-containing particles having additive particles bonded thereto by a molten and subsequently solidified lubricant for the formation of aggregate particles and from about 0.005 to about 2 percent by weight of a flow agent having a particle size below 200 nanometers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of monitoring and controlling the furnace atmosphere when sintering PM compacts. According to the invention, the gases determining the carbon and oxygen potentials are measured continuously.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of preparing sintered products having high tensile strength and high impact strength comprising the steps of forming a mixture by mixing an iron powder including 1-4% by weight of Cr, 0.2-0.8% by weight of Mo 0.09-0.3% by weight % of Mn, less than 0.01% of C, less than 0.25% by weight of O, 0-1.2% of graphite, a high temperature lubricant and optionally an organic binder; preparing a heated powder composition by heating the mixture to a temperature above ambient temperature; transferring the heated powder composition to a preheated die; forming a compacted body by compacting the heated powder composition in the die at an elevated temperature; and forming a sintered product by sintering the compacted body at a temperature of at least 1220° C.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a hydrogen storage alloy powder composition for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. The powder is distinguished by a fine dendritic stnucture and is prepared by gas atomising a metal melt and rapidly cooling the gas atomised powder, which is subsequently heat treated and pulverised.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the preparation of a free flowing agglomerated iron-based powder comprising mixing dry ingredients of: a) 63-95% by weight of a fine base powder consisting essentially of iron and having a particle size essentially less than 75 .mu.m; b) 5-20% by weight of a lubricating phase having a particle size essentially less than 120 .mu.m, preferably less than 60 .mu.m; c) 0-15% by weight of a hard phase material having a particle size essentially less than 10 .mu.m; and d) 0-7% of additives in a mixing chamber; evacuating the mixing chamber; filling the mixing chamber with an insert gas, mixing the ingredients with at most 1% by weight of a binding agent, and adding a solvent and drying the obtained powder.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing a low-oxygen, low-carbon iron-based powder. The process comprises the steps of preparing a powder essentially consisting of iron and optionally at least one alloying element selected from the group consisting of chromium, manganese, copper, nickel, vanadium, niobium, boron, silicon, molybdenum, tungsten, decarburizing the powder in an atmosphere containing at least H.sub.2 and H.sub.2 O gases, measuring the concentration of at least one of the carbon oxides (alternatively gases) formed during the decarburisation process, or measuring the oxygen potential in at least 2 points located at a predetermined distance from each other in the longitudinal direction of the furnace, adjusting the content of the H.sub.2 O gas in the decarburizing atmosphere with the aid of the measurement. Another alternative concerns measuring the carbon oxides in combination with measuring the oxygen potential.

Abstract: A method for heating metal powder, e.g., iron powder, comprises irradiating the powder with microwaves. The powder may be coated with various materials to enhance the heating effects of the microwave. For example, the powder may be coated with a non-emissive material, such as a ceramic material. The powder may also be coated with a dipole material, such as water or plastic, or a dielectric material.