Abstract: The present invention utilizes the unique addition of yttrium to aluminum base alloys to either enhance the conductivity of such alloys when compared to commercial conductor grade material or provide equivalent conductivity when utilizing grades of aluminum containing higher normal impurity levels. Various processing procedures can be utilized for this material, depending upon the desired final properties.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes the unique addition of mischmetal to aluminum base alloys to either enhance the conductivity of such alloys when compared to commercial conductor grade material or provide equivalent conductivity when utilizing grades of aluminum containing higher normal impurity levels. Various processing procedures can be utilized for this material, depending upon the desired final properties.

Abstract: High strength oxidation resistant nickel base alloys are disclosed, said alloys consisting essentially of from 2 to 6% aluminum, 1 to 6% chromium, 0.5 to 4% silicon, 5 to 20% cobalt, 0.03 to 0.30% carbon, 0.005 to 0.25% magnesium, balance nickel. The alloys may optionally include 0.002 to 0.05% boron, 0.002 to 0.05% zirconium, up to 15% iron, up to 1% manganese and up to 1% of an element selected from the group consisting of Rare Earth elements. The alloys exhibit a high resistance to oxidation deterioration and good mechanical properties at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Improved oxidation resistant nickel base alloys, and processing thereof, consisting essentially of from 2 to 6% aluminum, from 0.5 to 4% silicon, from 0.001 to 0.5% of a material selected from the group consisting of the elements of the lanthanide series of the Periodic Table and mixtures thereof, preferably mischmetal, and the balance essentially nickel.