Abstract: An alloy and article of manufacture including parts of glass container manufacturing apparatus such as a mold and plunger having a composition which consists of Carbon 0.1 to 0.5%, preferably 0.2 to 0.3% Silicon 0 to 2% preferably 0.5 to 1.5% Manganese 0 to 2% preferably 0.4 to 1.5% Sulphur 0.02 to 0.05% (an incidental element) Phosphorus 0.02 to 0.05% (an incidental element) Nickel 0 to 3% preferably 1.0 to 1.5% Chromium 5 to 35% preferably 15 to 20% Molybdenum 0 to 5% preferably 0.1 to 0.3% Copper 0 to 3% preferably 0.2 to 1% Boron 0.5 to 3.5% preferably 1.8 to 2.2%. The alloy and the articles of manufacture have having excellent high temperature characteristics and substantial hardenability.

Abstract: An alloy and article of manufacture including parts of glass container manufacturing apparatus such as a mold and plunger having a composition which consists of

Abstract: Rolls for metal shaping have at least a peripheral surface of an iron-based Fe—B or Fe—B—C cast alloy having from 1 to 20 wt % chromium; from 0.5 to 3 wt % boron; up to 1.0 wt % carbon; or higher carbon if substantial amounts of strong carbide forming elements such as Mo, V, Ti, W and Nb are present; optional alloying additions including the Mo, V, Ti, W and Nb and also including Si, Al, Mn, Ni and Cu; and, apart from incidental impurities, a balance of Fe.