Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platinum alloy comprising (a) 63.01 to 69.99 wt. % of platinum, (b) 1.5 to 10 wt. % of cobalt, and (c) 20.01 to 35.49 wt. % of copper. The platinum alloys have excellent mechanical and optical properties for use in the production of ornamental articles such as rings, necklaces, earrings, watch bands, watch bodies and other jewelry. The disclosure further relates to a method of preparing the platinum alloys and their use in the production of ornamental articles. Still further the disclosure relates to ornamental articles comprising the platinum alloy and a method of production thereof.

Abstract: It is a technical common knowledge that a chaplet used in casting of a hollow casting is fusion-bonded with the melt and is incorporated into the casting. However, the adhesion between the chaplet and the casting body is not necessarily satisfactory, thereby incurring the strength reduction of a thin-wall hollow casting. A core for a thin-wall hollow casting according to the present invention is provided with a chaplet mounted thereon. The chaplet has arcuate portion 2 with a gap 5 and a plurality of projections 4 from an outer peripheral of the arcuate portion and is in contact with an inner wall 7 of a mold. The entire arcuate portion of the chaplet is included in a groove 6 formed around an outer peripheral portion of the core body. Only the projections 4 of the chaplet protrude from the core body, when the chaplet is inserted in the groove.

Abstract: A bipolar plate (1) in combination with a sealant (50, 70) for a PEM fuel cell, wherein the bipolar plate (1) has an anode side with first flow channels (20) for transport of a proton-donating fuel or a cathode side with second flow channels (12) for transport of proton-accepting fluid, or both, wherein a sealant (50, 70) is provided parallel with the bipolar plate (1) for sealing the bipolar plate against an adjacent electrolytic membrane (40). The sealant (50, 70) has fluid channels (54a, 54b, 74a, 74b) across the sealant (50, 70) for transport of proton-donating fuel or proton-accepting fluid, respectively, across the sealant and along the bipolar plate.

Abstract: A nickel-containing alloy is disclosed. The alloy contains about 1.5 to about 4.5 weight percent aluminum; about 1.5 to about 4.5 weight percent titanium; about 0.8 to about 3 weight percent niobium; about 14 to about 28 weight percent chromium; up to about 0.2 weight percent zirconium; about 10 to about 23 weight percent cobalt; about 1 to about 3 weight percent tungsten; about 0.05 to about 0.2 weight percent carbon, about 0.002 to about 0.012 weight percent boron; and about 40 to about 70 weight percent nickel. The atomic ratio of aluminum to titanium is at least about 0.5. The alloy is also substantially free of tantalum. Related processes and articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for casting medium carbon, B/Ti steel product using compact strip processing or thin slab casting. The method can include providing a steel composition including boron and titanium and casting the steel composition into a slab having a thickness between about 25 and 150 mm. The slab can have a cast composition including about 0.23 to 0.30 wt. % carbon, about 0.0010 to 0.0050 wt. % boron, about 0.010 to 0.050 wt. % titanium, about 1.15 to 1.50 wt. % manganese, less than 0.35 wt. % silicon and a Ti/N ratio greater than 2.9. The amount of each element is provided based upon the total weight of the steel composition. The steel slab can be free from cracks and significant defects. Furthermore, the steel slab can be used for electric resistance welded (ERW) products.

Abstract: A metallic cast component includes at least one microstructured functional element on a predefined surface area of the component with a relief-shaped structure sized in a micrometer range in at least one spatial direction for realizing a particular function. The functional element has at least one characteristic dimension of a length of less than 100 ?m.

Abstract: In the casting close-to-the final dimension of rectangular strands made of metal and the subsequent further processing thereof into metal strips according to the DSC method (direct strip casting) in a horizontal continuous casting installation the cast product (4) is deformed during the solidification thereof into the preliminary strip (5) due to uneven heat dissipation because the top of the strip is cooled only by convection of ambient air and by heat radiation, while the bottom of said strip is in direct contact with a cooled metal conveyor belt (7). In this manner, the initially complete contact between the cast product (4) and the metal conveyor belt (7) is lost and the strip edges of the cast product arch upwards.

Abstract: Microneedle arrays and drug delivery devices are provided for transdermally delivering a drug formulation to a patient. The microneedle array device includes a substantially planar substrate having an array of apertures; and a plurality of microneedles projecting at angle from the planar substrate, the microneedles having a base portion integrally connected to the substrate, a tip end portion distal to the base portion, and body portion therebetween, wherein each microneedle has at least one channel extending substantially from the base portion through at least a part of the body portion, the channel being open along at least part of the body portion and in fluid communication with at least one of the apertures in the substrate. In a preferred embodiment, each microneedle has a substantially rectangular cross-sectional shape and the channel is open to two opposing surfaces of the microneedle.

Abstract: Provided is an industrial gas turbine multi vane segment, which can be cast in one piece using a wax pattern method. The multi vane segment includes a platform; at least three airfoils, extending radially from the platform, having a combined airfoil volume, a chord length and an airfoil thickness; and a shroud with a shroud volume, disposed on an end of said airfoils radially distant from the platform. The ratio of the shroud volume to the combined airfoil volume defines a first ratio, while the multi vane segment has a first ratio greater or equal to 1.4:1. This ratio enables preferential solidification, during casting, of the airfoils before the shroud.

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a sputter target structure for depositing semiconducting chalcogenide films is described. The sputter target includes a target body comprising at least one chalcogenide alloy having a chalcogenide alloy purity of at least approximately 2N7, gaseous impurities less than 500 ppm for oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and hydrogen (H) individually, and a carbon (C) impurity less than 500 ppm. In a particular embodiment, the chalcogens of the at least one chalcogenide alloy comprises at least 20 atomic percent of the target body composition, and the chalcogenide alloy has a density of at least 95% of the theoretical density for the chalcogenide alloy.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a scroll member includes a casting step and a cutting step. In the casting step an iron casting having a spiraling part is formed. In the cutting step, the iron casting obtained in the casting step is cut to obtain a final shape of the scroll member. Preferably the iron casting obtained in the casting step has a fixing part with the spiraling part extending from one side and a protruding part extending from an opposite side. A specified portion of the spiraling part, a central portion of the fixing part and/or the protruding part has a larger dimension before the cutting step is performed than after the cutting step is performed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a glass forming alloy. The glass forming alloy may include 43.0 atomic percent to 68.0 atomic percent iron, 10.0 atomic percent to 19.0 atomic percent boron, 13.0 atomic percent to 17.0 atomic percent nickel, 2.5 atomic percent to 21.0 atomic percent cobalt, optionally 0.1 atomic percent to 6.0 atomic percent carbon, and optionally 0.3 atomic percent to 3.5 atomic percent silicon. Furthermore, the glass forming alloy includes between 5% to 95% by volume one or more spinodal glass matrix microconstituents which include one or more semi-crystalline or crystalline phases at a length scale less than 50 nm in a glass matrix. In addition, the glass forming alloy is capable of blunting shear bands through localized deformation induced changes under tension.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a metallic alloy composed of Titanium and Tungsten that together form an alloy having a Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE), wherein the content of the respective constituents can be adjusted so that the alloy material can be nearly perfectly matched to that of a commonly used semiconductor and ceramic materials. Moreover, alloys of Titanium-Tungsten have excellent electrical and thermal conductivities making them ideal material choices for many electrical, photonic, thermoelectric, MMIC, NEMS, nanotechnology, power electronics, MEMS, and packaging applications. The present invention describes a method for designing the TiW alloy so as to nearly perfectly match the coefficient of thermal expansion of a large number of different types of commonly used semiconductor and ceramic materials.

Abstract: A method for producing wide strips of copper is performed by pouring a molten liquid into a revolving wide strip mold via a distribution container and a pour nozzle. A surface of the molten metal in the distribution container is maintained at a constant level above the place where the pour nozzle is fixed in the distribution container in the range of 75 mm to 90 mm with respect to the level of the bath surface of the mold. The molten metal is guided by an ascending channel from the distribution container to the pour nozzle and is distributed within the pour nozzle symmetrically over a width corresponding to the width of the strip. Within the pour nozzle, the molten metal is guided through first and second flow restrictors and is separated into numerous small individual flows in a vertical direction over the entire strip width of the mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to materials, methods and apparatuses for performing imprint lithography using amorphous metallic materials. The amorphous metallic materials can be employed as imprint media and thermoplastic forming processes are applied during the pattern transfer procedure to produce micron scale and nanoscale patterns in the amorphous metallic layer. The pattern transfer is in the form of direct mask embossing or through a serial nano-indentation process. A rewriting process is also disclosed, which involves an erasing mechanism that is accomplished by means of a second thermoplastic forming process. The amorphous metallic materials may also be used directly as an embossing mold in imprint lithography to allow high volume imprint nano-manufacturing. This invention also comprises of a method of smoothening surfaces under the action of the surface tension alone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an iron based alloy composition that may include iron present in the range of 45 to 70 atomic percent, nickel present in the range of 10 to 30 atomic percent, cobalt present in the range of 0 to 15 atomic percent, boron present in the range of 7 to 25 atomic percent, carbon present in the range of 0 to 6 atomic percent, and silicon present in the range of 0 to 2 atomic percent, wherein the alloy composition exhibits an elastic strain of greater than 0.5% and a tensile strength of greater than 1 GPa.

Abstract: A crankcase for a multiple-cylinder four-cycle engine, including an upper crankcase and a lower crankcase which are joined to each other at a joint surface; a separating wall which is integrally cast with the upper crankcase and the lower crankcase to extend from the joint surface toward the opposite side of the joint surface and are configured to define crank chambers corresponding to adjacent cylinders; and a crank journal bearing hole which is formed on the separating wall and is configured to support a crankshaft. At least the separating wall formed in the upper crankcase has a thickness that increases from the joint surface of the crankcase to a region near a deepest portion of the crank journal bearing hole and decreases from the region near the deepest portion of the crank journal bearing hole toward the opposite side of the joint surface of the crankcase.

Abstract: A wear resistant, high chromium white iron, in an unheat-treated condition has a microstructure substantially comprising austenite and M7C3 carbides. The white iron contains at least one martensite promoter and at least one austenite stabiliser which are present at respective levels to achieve a balance between their effects whereby the white iron has a microstructure characterised by at least one of: i) being substantially free of martensite at interfaces between the austenite and M7C3 carbides; and ii) having a relatively low level of interconnectivity between carbide particles; such that the white iron is substantially crack-free. The white iron may be as-cast or comprise weld deposited hardfacing.

Abstract: Embodiments of this apparatus and method introduce solutes into a sheet formed from a melt. A melt of a material is cooled and a sheet of the material is formed in the melt. A first fluid is introduced around the sheet at least partially while the sheet is formed. A second fluid also may be introduced. In one instance, use of the first fluid and second fluid may form a sheet that has two different solute concentrations.

Abstract: The present invention provides an implant consisting of a biodegradable magnesium-based alloy or partially applied with the magnesium-based alloy, and a method for manufacturing the same. The implant according to the present invention is biodegradable, in which its biodegradation rate can be easily controlled, and the implant has excellent strength and interfacial strength to an osseous tissue.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to operate an upper mold in a permanent mold casting machine and the permanent mold casting machine used for the method where a stable operation of the upper mold is realized.

Abstract: Layered systems in prior art are inefficient at cooling an external hot gas. The inventive layered system comprises an external porous layer, in which the pore walls of the pores have differing thicknesses. This improves the cooling action by preventing too much heat from entering the layered system.

Abstract: A corrosion and wear resistant iron (Fe)-based alloy is provided. The Fe-based alloy consists essentially of 14.1 to 14.7% by weight of chromium (Cr), 1.41 to 1.47% by weight of carbon (C), 1.78 to 5.46% by weight of titanium (Ti), 0.11 to 0.39% by weight of aluminum (Al), 0.07 to 0.27% by weight of vanadium (V) and the balance of iron (Fe). The Fe-based alloy is highly resistant to corrosion and wear. In addition, since the Fe-based alloy is prepared using titanium alloy scrap at reduced cost, it is economically advantageous. Furthermore, the Fe-based alloy is environmentally friendly in terms of resource recycling. Further provided is a method for preparing the Fe-based alloy.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a sputtering target comprising copper and a total of 0.001 wt %˜10 wt % alloying element or elements chosen from the group consisting of Al, Ag, Co, Cr, Ir, Fe, Mo, Ti, Pd, Ru, Ta, Sc, Hf, Zr, V, Nb, Y, and rare earth metals. An exemplary copper sputtering containing 0.5 wt % aluminum has superfine grain size, high thermal stability, and high electromigration resistance, and is able to form films with desired film uniformity, excellent resistance to electromigration and oxidation, and high adhesion to dielectric interlayer. An exemplary copper sputtering containing 12 ppm silver has superfine grain size. This invention also provides methods of manufacturing copper sputtering targets.

Abstract: A rustproof austenitic cast steel part having tensile strength greater than 550 MPA and elongation at break over 30%, is characterised in that the cast steel having an aluminium content of 0 to 4% and a silicon content of 1 to 4% is within an alloying range that is determined by the coordinates of four points (Crequiv.=14; Niequiv.=8), (Crequiv.=14; Niequiv.=14), (Crequiv.=22; Niequiv.=8) and (Crequiv.=22 Niequiv.=16), wherein the chromium and nickel equivalents are calculated from the chemical composition of a cast steel using the relations (1) and (2): Cr equiv . = % ? ? Cr + % ? ? Mo + 1.5 ? % ? ? Si + 0.5 ? % ? ? W + 0.9 ? % ? ? Nb + 4 ? % ? ? A ? ? 1 + 4 ? % ? ? Ti + 1.5 ? % ? ? V + 0 ? .9 ? % ? ? Ta ( 1 ) Ni equiv . = % ? ? Ni + 30 ? % ? ? C + 18 ? % ? ? N + 0.5 ? % ? ? Mn + 0.3 ? % ? ? Co + 0.2 ? % ? ? Cu - 0.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for melting metal and casting molds. The apparatus includes a rollover melt furnace having a crucible and a mold. The apparatus also includes an electrical servomotor that drives rotation of the crucible about an axis of rotation. This rotation of the crucible causes molten metal to flow from a pour opening in the crucible into a fill opening in the mold. The apparatus may further include a controller to carry out a pouring process in compliance with a pour profile and a melting process in compliance with a melt profile.

Abstract: Considering the solid solubility of P in the matrix of copper will be decreased rapidly with the temperature decrease and form the brittle intermetallic compounds Cu3P with Cu, the present invention elects P as one of the main elements for ensuring the excellent cuttability of the invented alloy. The lead-free free-cutting phosphorous brass alloy comprises: Cu, Zn, 0.4 to 1.6 wt % P. and other elements in the amount of 0.005 to 0.6 wt %, which comprise at least two elments selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Sb, Sn, Re, Ti and B, and the balance being unavoidable impurities. The phosphorous brass alloy contains a combined wt % of Cu and Zn of between 97.0 wt % and 99.5 wt %, within which the content of Zn is above 35 wt %. The method of manufacturing the alloy is also disclosed. The invented alloy has excellent cuttability, castability, hot and cold workability, dezincification corrosion resistance, mechanical properties and weldability.

Abstract: A tin-free lead-free free-cutting magnesium brass alloy comprises 56.0 to 64.0 wt % Cu, 0.6 to 2.5 wt % Mg, 0.15 to 0.4 wt % P and other elements 0.002 to 0.9 wt % which comprise at least two elements selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Sb, Re, Ti and B and the balance being Zn with unavoidable impurities. The process for producing such alloy is also proposed. The invented alloy is excellent in cuttability, castability, hot and cold workability, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties and weldability and particularly applicable in spare parts, forging and casting which need cutting and grinding process. The cost of necessary metal materials of the invented alloy is lower than lead-free free-cutting bismuth and antimony brass alloy and is equivalent to lead-contained brass alloy.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for quiescently filling of a ladle with molten material and transferring of the molten material from the ladle is disclosed, wherein the molten material is transferred from the ladle to a casting mold to minimize turbulence in the molten material to minimize defects in a desired cast object.

Abstract: Methods for producing pigs made of a metal alloy, wherein initially a melt is formed in which a basic material and one or several alloy components are present in the liquid state, from which the pigs are formed. According to the invention, in the course of cooling, energy, which increases the formation of mixed crystals, is briefly introduced into the melt by means of a variable field prior to the formation of the pigs. A pig according to the invention is a cast piece formed from a basic material and one or several alloy components and has been formed from a melt into which energy had been briefly introduced by means of a variable physical field in order to increase mixed crystal formation.

Abstract: A brass alloy as raw materials for Semi Solid Metal casting has a component composition containing Zn of 8 to 40 mass %, Zr of 0.0005 to 0.04 mass %, P of 0.01 to 0.25 mass %, and a balance of Cu and inevitable impurities, further containing one or more kinds of Si of 2 to 5 mass %, Sn of 0.05 to 6 mass %, and Al of 0.05 to 3.5 mass % as needed, and further containing one or more kinds of Pb of 0.005 to 0.45 mass %, Bi of 0.005 to 0.45 mass %, Se of 0.03 to 0.45 mass %, and Te of 0.01 to 0.45 mass %.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell can include a transparent conductive layer including cadmium stannate.

Abstract: High strength heat treatable aluminum alloys that can be used at temperatures from about ?420° F. (?251° C.) up to about 650° F. (343° C.) are described. The alloys are strengthened by dispersion of particles based on the L12 intermetallic compound Al3X. These alloys comprise aluminum, copper, magnesium, at least one of scandium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, and lutetium; and at least one of gadolinium, yttrium, zirconium, titanium, hafnium, and niobium.

Abstract: Objects which are to be inspected by sonar imaging when they are submerged are coated with or formed with a surface which is a non-specular sonar reflector.

Abstract: An apparatus for melting metals comprises a hearth for melting a metal raw material, a mold for forming an ingot by cooling the molten metal therein, the mold having a bottom, and a base unit for pulling down the ingot and provided at the bottom of the mold. The base unit has a surface provided with a concave portion at an optional location, and the surface of the base unit surrounding the concave portion is inclined toward the concave portion.

Abstract: An investment casting mold article includes a wall for retaining casting material and a cavity defined by the wall. The cavity includes an airfoil portion, a root portion adjacent to the airfoil portion, and a labyrinth seal portion extending from the root portion.

Abstract: Antenna structures made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making antenna structures from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are described. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys providing form and shape durability, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost net-shape fabrication for the highly intricate antenna shapes.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method, are provided to deposit conductive bonding material into cavities in a mold. A fill head is placed in substantial contact with a mold that includes cavities. The fill head includes a sealing member that substantially encompasses an entire area to be filled with conductive bonding material. The conductive bonding material is forced out of the fill head toward the mold. The conductive bonding material is provided into at least one cavity of the cavities contemporaneous with the at least one cavity being in proximity to the fill head.

Abstract: A method of casting a metal ingot with a microstructure that facilitates further working, such as hot and cold rolling. The metal is cast in a direct chill casting mold, or the equivalent, that directs a spray of coolant liquid onto the outer surface of the ingot to achieve rapid cooling. The coolant is removed from the surface at a location where the emerging embryonic ingot is still not completely solid, such that the latent heat of solidification and the sensible heat of the molten core raises the temperature of the adjacent solid shell to a convergence temperature that is above a transition temperature for in-situ homogenization of the metal. A further conventional homogenization step is then not required. The invention also relates to the heat-treatment of such ingots prior to hot working.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stator (100-1000) with a profiled helical bore (106,206,306,606,706,806,906,1006) having a cast material layer (102;202;302;602;702;802;902;1002) with transducers (104A-104D;304;604A-604D;710;804;904A-904C;1010) disposed therein and describes the methods of forming such stators. Cast material can be fluidic during displacing of a transducer therein. Cast material layer 202 can include housings (218,222) disposed therein and/or a cavity 226 formed therein. Transducer can be a sensor (104A-104C) and/or an actuator 104D. Transducer 804 can extend axially along a length of the stator 800. Transducer or plurality of transducers (904A-904C) can extend along a helical path. Additionally or alternatively, sleeve 1008 can include a transducer 1010.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an industrial die cast component comprising a first side, a second side, said second side having a second side surface, an aperture opening at said second side and through said second side surface, said aperture having a respective first accurate surface bounding a central portion of the aperture and said aperture having a respective second accurate surface bounding a projecting portion of the aperture, said projecting portion having a closed end and an open end, said open end forming a gap in said first accurate surface and said projecting portion closed end extending radially beyond said first accurate surface, wherein said first accurate surface is constructed to be engaged by a fastener.

Abstract: A turbine housing (13) for a radial flow turbine, particularly a turbine used in an exhaust gas turbocharger. The housing has a general volute shape with a substantially annular part extending around the turbine axis and an inlet duct (20) extending therefrom. The inlet duct (20) has a first wall facing part of the outer surface of the annular part of the housing, a pair of spaced webs (44) extending from the outer surface of the circular part of the housing to the first wall, the webs defining a valley (45) therebetween. The arrangement renders the housing stiffer and less prone to fatigue cracking.

Abstract: A turbine blade outer air seal segment assembly has a first turbine blade outer air seal segment with a first end portion, a middle portion and a second end portion. The first turbine blade outer air seal segment is for connection with a second turbine blade outer air seal segment to form at least a part of a shroud of a turbine rotor. A first cooling passage is disposed within the first turbine blade outer air seal segment. The cooling passage extends from the first end portion to the second end portion and a land is disposed in at least one of the first or second end portions. The land represents a portion for receiving a mold ejection pin for a core forming the cooling passage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slip for producing a durable, firmly adhering release layer on a substrate, comprising a suspension of solid particles, wherein the solid particles comprise 67-95% by weight of silicon nitride and 5-33% by weight of an SiO2-based high-temperature binder and the SiO2-based high-temperature binder is derived from SiO2 precursors and has been pretreated by heat treatment in a temperature range of 300-1300° C. The invention further provides shaped bodies comprising a substrate having a durable, firmly adhering release layer and also processes for producing them. The shaped bodies of the invention are suitable for use in the field of corrosive nonferrous metal melts.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of semi-solid metal slurry which pours a molten metal into a container to manufacture the semi-solid slurry, characterized in that a difference in height (Hin) between the molten metal and a bottom portion of the container is determined to be 3.5-fold or above of a diameter (D) of the container, and the molten metal is poured in such a manner that self-mixing occurs without requiring mixing from the outside.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molding composition for producing casting molds for the foundry industry, comprising at least: a refractory mold material; a binder for curing the molding composition; a proportion of a borosilicate glass. The invention further relates to a process for producing a molding from the molding composition of the invention, the corresponding casting mold or the corresponding molding and also their use in metal casting.

Abstract: A blade outer air seal (BOAS) casting core has first and second end portions and a plurality of legs. Of these legs, first legs each have: a proximal end joining the first end portion; a main body portion; and a free distal portion. Second legs each have: a proximal end joining the second end portion; a main body portion; and a free distal portion.

Abstract: A sputtering target is described herein, which includes: a) a surface material, and b) a core material coupled to the surface material, wherein at least one of the surface material or the core material has less than 100 ppm defect volume. Methods for producing sputtering targets are described that include: a) providing at least one sputtering target material, b) melting the at least one sputtering target material to provide a molten material, c) degassing the molten material, d) pouring the molten material into a target mold. In some embodiments, pouring the molten material into a target mold comprises under-pouring or under-skimming the molten material from the crucible into the target mold. Sputtering targets and related apparatus formed by and utilizing these methods are also described herein. In addition, uses of these sputtering targets are described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for sing out this method, during which the shell molds (3) are filled with a melt (11) in a clocked manner, the respectively required amount of melt being currently provided at the same time. The casting process ensues by marrying the crucible (6), which is filled with a melt (11), with a shell mold (3) so that the crucible (6) and shell mold (3) form a common cavity (10), and this arrangement is subsequently tilted 180°, so that the melt (11) falls into the shell mold (3).

Abstract: A spheriodal cast alloy for producing cast iron products with great mechanical strength, high-wear resistance and a high degree of ductility. The alloy comprises the following as non-iron components: between 2.5 and 2.8 wt. % C, between 2.4 and 3.4 wt. % Si, between 0.02 and 0.08 wt. % P, between 0.02 and 0.06 wt. % Mg, between 0.01 and 0.05 wt. % Cr, between 0.002 and 0.02 wt. % Al, between 0.0005 and 0.015 wt. % S, between 0.0002 and 0.002 wt. % B and conventional impurities. The alloy contains between 3.0 and 3.7 wt. % C, between 2.6 and 3.4 wt. % Si, between 0.02 and 0.05 wt. % P, between 0.025 and 0.045 wt. % Mg, between 0.01 and 0.03 wt. % Cr, between 0.003 and 0.017 wt. % Al, between 0.0005 and 0.012 wt. % S and between 0.0004 and 0.002 wt. % B. The alloy is used for example to produce chassis parts or brake discs in the automobile industry.