Abstract: The present invention is a metallic composite which is resistant to erosion and corrosion at the high temperatures and pressures which are encountered in gun tubes, including projectile launchers. This composite comprises a ductile layer of rhenium or a rhenium alloy containing more than 20 percent rhenium, and a layer of a lower cost high strength material such as steel, nickel, nickel alloy, cobalt, or cobalt alloy. A solid solution of the two metals is formed between the two layers making a metallurgical bond. The metallurgical bond may be enhanced through the use of a bond promoter having solubility with both metallic layers.

Abstract: The present invention is a metallic composite which is resistant to erosion and corrosion at the high temperatures and pressures which are encountered in gun tubes, including projectile launchers. This composite comprises a ductile layer of rhenium or a rhenium alloy containing more than 20 percent rhenium, and a layer of a lower cost high strength material such as steel, nickel, nickel alloy, cobalt, or cobalt alloy. A solid solution of the two metals is formed between the two layers making a metallurgical bond. The metallurgical bond may be enhanced through the use of a bond promoter having solubility with both metallic layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the encapsulation of Geldhart class C substrate powders with a coating of metal, binder, or sintering aid. Encapsulation is achieved using chemical vapor deposition techniques in a recirculating fast-fluidized or turbulent fluidization flow bed reactor. Thin, smooth, generally uniform, fully encapsulating coatings are produced on the fine substrate particles. The coated Geldhart class C particles, and products made therefrom, exhibit excellent improved physical properties.