Abstract: A family of cobalt based dental alloys suitable for PFM and SLM applications that do not exhibit ferromagnetism and that are capable of meeting the ADA requirements for a “noble” alloy are provided. The dental alloys comprise at least 25 wt. % of noble metals selected from either platinum alone or a combination of platinum and ruthenium, and from 23 to 32 wt. % chromium. Additional additive materials may be included in concentrations up to 3 wt. %. The ruthenium optionally comprises up to 8 wt. %, and in some embodiments from at least 5 wt. % to 8 wt. % of the noble metals such that the dental alloys are capable of meeting the ADA requirements for a “noble” alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface alloy coating composite material for a high temperature resistant material, a coating and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein the surface alloy coating composite material is made of metal alloy powder having a face-centered cubic structure and enamel powder, and a component percentage thereof is as follows: 10-70 wt % is the metal alloy powder, and remaining is the enamel powder; the metal alloy powder is selected from at least one type of NiCrAIX, NiCrX and NiCoCrAIX, wherein X is at least one type of hafnium, zirconium, a rare earth element and mixed rare earth, and the mixed rare earth can be two types or more than two types of rare earth elements that are used together or a rare earth element and one type or multiple types of Na, K, Ca, Sr and Ba that are used in a combined way.

Abstract: Disclosed are pieces that are produced by sintering, which have well-differentiated surface finish areas including rough areas resulting from the sintering process, the roughness being determined by the size of grain used in sintering, and polished areas that have undergone a three-dimensional machining process. Also, dislosed is a method that, after obtaining a file containing a representation of the piece to be produced, comprises: selecting the parts to be raised; producing the piece by means of sintering; and subsequently subjecting the piece to automatic, semi-automatic or directed programming generation so that, by means of machining, the raised parts are reduced. Consequently, the resulting piece is economical in terms of costs and exhibits a very high degree of precision in the machined areas, a tolerance 9, and improved finish, texture and finishing in the sensitive areas of the piece.

Abstract: A blade sector of a turbine distributor to be carried by a turbine casing of an aeronautical turbine engine, including a front connection mechanism and a rear connection mechanism, wherein the front connection mechanism is adapted so as to bear against a holder carried by the turbine casing. The sector further includes an anti-wear device formed by a piece of a metal material surrounding the front end of the front connection mechanism and provided between the front connection mechanism and the holder to ensure a sliding contact between the two parts. The anti-wear device is axially maintained in position on the blade sector using an attachment mechanism engaging with the front connection mechanism.

Abstract: A cobalt-nickel base alloy is disclosed. The alloy includes, in weight percent: greater than about 4 % of Al, about 10 to about 20 % of W, about 10 to about 40 % Ni, about 5 to 20 % Cr and the balance Co and incidental impurities. The alloy has a microstructure that is substantially free of a CoAl phase having a B2 crystal structure and configured to form a continuous, adherent aluminum oxide layer on an alloy surface upon exposure to a high-temperature oxidizing environment. A method of making an article of the alloy includes: selecting the alloy; forming an article from the alloy; solution-treating the alloy; and aging the alloy to form an alloy microstructure that is substantially free of a CoAl phase having a B2 crystal structure, wherein the alloy is configured to form a continuous, adherent aluminum oxide layer on an alloy surface upon exposure to a high-temperature oxidizing environment.

Abstract: A composition useful as a bond coat is provided. The composition includes about 3% to about 7% chromium, about 10% to about 30% nickel, about 12% to about 18% aluminum, about 0.0005% to about 0.15% yttrium, about 0.0% to about 16% strengtheners, balance cobalt, and incidental impurities. Also provided is a component including a substrate having at least one layer of the composition applied thereto.

Abstract: Coatings as may be used in a gas turbine are provided. A cobalt based coating may include 15 to 40 wt % nickel, 15 to 28 wt % chromium, 5 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0.05 to 1 wt % yttrium and/or at least one of elements from lanthanum series, 0.05 to 5 wt % ruthenium and/or molybdenum, 0 to 2 wt % iridium, 0 to 3 wt % silicon, 0 to 5 wt % tantalum, hafnium, unavoidable impurities, and a balance of cobalt. A nickel based coating may include 15 to 40 wt % cobalt, 10 to 25 wt % chromium, 5 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0.05 to 1 wt % yttrium and/or at least one of elements from lanthanum series, 0.05 to 8 wt % ruthenium or iron, 0 to 1 wt % iridium, 0.05 to 5 wt % molybdenum, 0 to 3 wt % silicon, 0 to 5 wt % tantalum, 0 to 2 wt % hafnium, unavoidable impurities, and a balance of nickel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an erosion and corrosion resistant coating comprising a metallic binder, a plurality of hard particles, and a plurality of sacrificial particles. Also disclosed is a method of improving erosion and corrosion resistance of a metal component comprising disposing on a surface of the metal component the foregoing erosion and corrosion resistant coating comprising, and a metal component comprising a metal component surface and the foregoing erosion and corrosion resistant coating comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface is disposed on the metal component surface.

Abstract: A composition based on a novel MCrAlY formulation is provided for the production of protective coatings. The specific combination of the constituents of the MCrAlY formulation advantageously allows significantly high loadings of ceramic (metal oxide) while still retaining the ability to selectively oxidize aluminum to form alumina scale, a property previously not attainable with conventional MCrAlY materials when loaded with ceramics at levels of 15-45 weight percent. The alumina scale in combination with the modified MCrAlY formulation act as a barrier to specific detrimental oxide formations. The compositions of the present invention can act as protective coatings for a wide array of applications.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion resistant MCrAlX alloy is disclosed, wherein M comprises cobalt and X comprises, by weight of the alloy, from about 0.001 percent to less than 0.19 percent yttrium. In these alloys, X may also optionally include silicon, including, by weight of the alloy, up to about 1.5 percent. In another exemplary embodiment, a coated article is disclosed. The coated article includes a substrate having a surface. The article also includes a bond coat disposed on the surface. The bond coat comprises a high temperature oxidation and hot corrosion resistant MCrAlX alloy, wherein M comprises cobalt and X comprises, by weight of the alloy, from about 0.001 percent to less than 0.19 percent yttrium.

Abstract: An alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, which exhibits excellent oxidation resistance and ductility and can be applied to gas turbines used at ultra high temperatures, and a thermal barrier coating, a turbine member and a gas turbine each comprising the alloy material. An alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, comprising, by weight, Co: 15 to 30%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 4 to 15%, Y: 0.1 to 3%, and Re: 0.1 to 1%, with the balance being substantially Ni. Also, an alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, comprising, by weight, Ni: 20 to 40%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 4 to 15%, Y: 0.1 to 3%, and Re: 0.1 to 5%, with the balance being substantially Co.

Abstract: A cobalt-nickel base alloy is disclosed. The alloy includes, in weight percent: greater than about 4% of Al, about 10 to about 20% of W, about 10 to about 40% Ni, about 5 to 20% Cr and the balance Co and incidental impurities. The alloy has a microstructure that is substantially free of a CoAl phase having a B2 crystal structure and configured to form a continuous, adherent aluminum oxide layer on an alloy surface upon exposure to a high-temperature oxidizing environment. A method of making an article of the alloy includes: selecting the alloy; forming an article from the alloy; solution-treating the alloy; and aging the alloy to form an alloy microstructure that is substantially free of a CoAl phase having a B2 crystal structure, wherein the alloy is configured to form a continuous, adherent aluminum oxide layer on an alloy surface upon exposure to a high-temperature oxidizing environment.

Abstract: A nonmagnetic alloy is provided based on a palladium-cobalt binary system with the addition of gold, has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of about 13.8 to about 15 and may include one or more of the following additive metals: aluminum, boron, chromium, gallium, lithium, rhenium, ruthenium, silicon, tantalum, titanium, and tungsten.

Abstract: There is described a two-Level Layer System with Pyrochlore Phase and Oxides. Besides a good thermal insulation property, thermal insulation layer systems must also have a long lifetime of the thermal insulation layer. The layer system has a layer sequence of a metallic bonding layer, an inner ceramic layer and an outer ceramic layer, which are specially matched to one another.

Abstract: A MCrAlY alloy, methods to produce a MCrAlY layer and a honeycomb seal are provided. The MCrAlY alloy includes chromium, aluminum, yttrium and iron and optionally titanium, hafnium or silicon. The honeycomb seal includes a substrate, honeycomb cells and a protective coating on side walls of the honeycomb cells or a diffusion area inside side walls of the honeycomb cells, the protective coating or the diffusion area including the MCrAlY alloy.

Abstract: Composition containing a MCrAlY, wherein M is selected from the group consisting of cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe) and mixtures thereof, and germanium in an amount of about 10% by weight or less of germanium. Coated articles coated with the composition are also provided.

Abstract: An alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, which exhibits excellent oxidation resistance and ductility and can be applied to gas turbines used at ultra high temperatures, and a thermal barrier coating, a turbine member and a gas turbine each comprising the alloy material. An alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, comprising, by weight, Co: 15 to 30%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 4 to 15%, Y: 0.1 to 3%, and Re: 0.1 to 1%, with the balance being substantially Ni. Also, an alloy material having high-temperature corrosion resistance, comprising, by weight, Ni: 20 to 40%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 4 to 15%, Y: 0.1 to 3%, and Re: 0.1 to 5%, with the balance being substantially Co.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy for perpendicular magnetic recording medium excellent n saturation magnetic flux density, amorphousness and atmospheric corrosion resistance. The alloy is an Fe-Co based alloy and comprises Fe in an amount satisfying 0.25 to 0.65 of Fe/(Fe+Co) ratio, which is an atomic ratio of Fe and Fe+Co; Zr+Hf in an amount of 6 to 100 at %; Na+Ta in an amount of 0 to 2 at %; Al and/or Cr in an amount of 0 to 5 at %; and the balance Co and unavoidable impurities. A part of Zr and/or Hf can be replaced by B, provided that the amount of B to replace Zr and/or Hf is double in at % of the total amount of Zr and Hf to be replaced and that the total amount of Zr and Hf after replacement is 4 at % or more.

Abstract: The invention relates to inorganic intermetallic compounds having a PMR effect (combined GMR/CMR effect), which are characterized in that they contain at least two elements per formula unit and have a field sensitivity of less than 10% per 0.1 T at temperatures greater than 290 K. The invention also relates to composites consisting of these compounds, to a method for the production thereof an to their use, in particular, as magnetic field sensors or in the domain of spin electronics.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a cobalt-chromium alloy in the manufacture of a dental prosthesis. The alloy contains: 43-68% by weight cobalt, 12-30% by weight chromium, 8-25% by weight tungsten, 0-13% by weight iron, 0-30% by weight manganese, 0-10% by weight molybdenum, 0-5% by weight of at least one of the elements aluminum, tantalum, rhenium, titanium and less than 0.1% by weight carbon. A dental prosthesis with favorable workability and a low corrosion rate is obtained by manufacturing the dental prosthesis by means of a laser melting and/or sintering process.

Abstract: A non-magnetic cobalt based “noble” metal dental alloy is provided. The alloy generally contains at least 25 wt. % palladium, from 15 to 30 wt. % chromium and a balance of cobalt, where to ensure the alloy is non-magnetic the concentration of chromium in the alloy is at least 20 wt. %, or if the concentration of chromium is less than 20 wt. % the combined concentration of chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, tantalum vanadium and rhenium is greater than 20 wt. %.

Abstract: There is provided a method for depositing a modified MCrAlY coating on a turbine blade tip. The method utilizes laser deposition techniques to provide a metallurgical bond between a turbine blade substrate, such as a superalloy substrate, and the modified MCrAlY composition. Further the modified MCrAlY coating has sufficient thickness such that a post-welding grinding operation to size the turbine blade to a desired dimension will not remove the modified MCrAlY coating entirely. The modified MCrAlY coating thus remains on the finished turbine blade tip after grinding.

Abstract: Protective layers of the MCrAlX type according to the prior art are often provided with a platinum layer to prevent diffusion of elements out of the base material into the MCrAlX. The MCrAlX alloy according to the invention includes halogens (F, Cl, Br, I), which prevent this diffusion, in particular of titanium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cobalt-based alloy for the coating of organs subject to erosion by liquid comprising chromium 28–32% by weight, tungsten 6–8% by weight, silicon 0.1–2% by weight, carbon 1.2–1.7% by weight, nickel 3–6% by weight, molybdenum 1–3%, cobalt the complement to 100%. The invention also relates to an application method of the alloy on organs subject to erosion by liquid, in particular vapour turbine blades, to reduce the metal erosion rate following impact with liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating organs subject to erosion by liquids, in particular vapour turbine components, which contemplates laser plating with a cobalt-based alloy comprising chromium from 28 to 32% by weight; tungsten from 5 to 7% by weight; silicon from 0.1 to 2% by weight; carbon from 1.2 to 1.7% by weight; nickel from 0.5 to 3% by weight; iron from 0.01 to 1% by weight; manganese from 0.01 to 1% by weight; molybdenum from 0.2 to 1% by weight; possible impurities or other elements from 0 to 0.5% by weight and cobalt the complement to 100%.

Abstract: Protective coatings known in the state of art can reveal either good corrosion resistance or good mechanical properties. An inventive protective coating resistant to corrosion at medium and high temperatures essentially consisting of the following elements (in percent by weight): 26 to 30% nickel, 20 to 28% chromium, 8 to 12% aluminium, 0.1 to 3% of at least one reactive element of the rare earths, cobalt balanced, reveals good corrosion resistance combined with good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A protective layer has the composition 0.5 to 2% of rhenium, 15 to 21% of chromium, 9 to 11.5% of aluminum, 0.05 to 0.7% of yttrium and/or at least one equivalent metal from the group consisting of scandium and the rare earths, 0 to 1% of ruthenium, remainder cobalt and/or nickel and production-related impurities, and is scarcely subject to any embrittlement from Cr/Re precipitations.

Abstract: A Co-based alloy comprising 13-16 wt % Cr, 20-30 wt % Mo, 2.2-3.2 wt % Si, and balance Co, with a Cr:Si ratio of between about 4.5 and about 7.5, a Mo:Si ratio of between about 9 and about 15, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance in both oxidizing and reducing acids.

Abstract: An article includes turbulation material bonded to a surface of a substrate via a bonding agent, such as a braze alloy. In an embodiment, the turbulation material includes a particulate phase of discrete metal alloy particles having an average particle size within a range of about 125 microns to about 4000 microns. Other embodiments include methods for applying turbulation and articles for forming turbulation.

Abstract: A method for brazing aluminum alloy-assembled articles with a filler alloy having a liquidus temperature of 540° C. or lower and a difference of temperature between the liquidus temperature and the solidus temperature being 100° C. or lower, wherein the highest temperature reached in the assembled article at the time of heating for brazing being set 40° C. or more higher than the liquidus temperature but 585° C. or lower. An aluminum alloy-filler alloy usable at low temperature for brazing, which comprises Si in an amount of 4.0 wt % to 8.0 wt %, Zn in an amount of 7.0 wt % to 20.0 wt % and Cu in an amount of 10.0 wt % to 35.0 wt %, with the balance being made of aluminum.

Abstract: Protective coatings known in the state of art can reveal either good corrosion resistance or good mechanical properties.

Abstract: The invention provides improved biocompatible implant alloys and methods of constructing artificial implants having improved long term wear properties. Cobalt-base biocompatible implant alloys provided according to the invention are essentially free of carbide, nitride and sigma second phase particles, and can have hardness and strength properties equivalent to or greater than the standard CoCrMo alloy with significantly improved fatigue life and superior frictional contact properties with UHMWPE. Artificial implant constructions and methods provided according to another aspect of the invention are capable of eliminating latent defects that can promote long term failure of joint implants.

Abstract: A barrier coating is disclosed, containing about 15 atom % to about 95 atom % chromium; and about 5 atom % to about 60 atom % of at least one of rhenium, tungsten, and ruthenium. Nickel, cobalt, iron, and aluminum may also be present. The barrier coating can be disposed between a metal substrate (e.g., a superalloy) and an oxidation-resistant coating, preventing the substantial diffusion of various elements at elevated service temperatures. A ceramic overcoat (e.g., based on zirconia) can be applied over the oxidation-resistant coating. Related methods for applying protective coatings to metal substrates are also described.

Abstract: A group of alloys suitable for use in a high-temperature, oxidative environment, a protective coating system comprising a diffusion barrier that comprises an alloy selected from the group, an article comprising the diffusion barrier layer, and a method for protecting an article from a high-temperature oxidative environment comprising disposing the diffusion barrier layer onto a substrate are presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product (1), in particular a gas-turbine blade (1), having a metallic basic body (2) to which a protective layer (3, 4) for protecting against corrosion is bonded. The protective layer (3, 4) has an inner layer (3) of a first MCrAlY alloy and an outer layer (45) having a second MCrAlY alloy, which is bonded to the inner layer (3). The second MCrAlY alloy is predominantly in the &ggr;-phase. The invention also relates to a process for producing a protective layer (3, 4) in which the outer layer (4) is produced by re-melting a region of the inner layer (3) or by deposition of an MCrAlY alloy from a liquid phase.

Abstract: An oxidation-resistant coating is described, formed of an alloy containing: about 40 to about 50 atom % aluminum and about 0.5 atom % to about 3 atom % tantalum; with a balance of nickel; cobalt, iron, or combinations thereof. The coating may also include chromium and a precious metal, as well as other components, such as zirconium or molybdenum. A method for applying the oxidation-resistant coating to a substrate is also described. The substrate can be formed of superalloy material, e.g., a turbine engine component. Related articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: Chromium-cobalt alloys useful for use with high-expansion porcelains in the fabrication of prosthetic dental appliances. The alloys herein comprise cobalt, chromium and manganese as essential components; and include one or more of aluminum, indium, gallium, tin, and germanium; and may include one or more of iron, nickel, palladium and platinum. Optional components include gold, tantalum, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, vanadium, iridium, ruthenium, rhenium, titanium, silicon, copper, zirconium, hafnium, boron, yttrium, and rare earths metals. The alloys herein are useful with high-expansion dental ceramics and porcelains.

Abstract: An improved cobalt-base braze alloy composition is provided for use in repairing superalloy articles, such as gas turbine engines, power generation turbines, refinery equipment, and heat exchangers. The improved cobalt-base braze alloy composition includes nickel; at least one element selected from the group of rhenium, palladium, platinum, ruthenium, and iridium; at least one element selected from the group of boron and silicon; and the remaining balance consists of cobalt. This composition may also include aluminum and/or one or more rare earth/lanthanide series elements, and the composition may be combined with one or more powdered base metal superalloy compositions to form an improved diffusion braze alloy mixture. The compositions according to the present invention enable a repair composite formed of such compositions to at least equal the mechanical, environmental, and processing properties of the superalloy base metal being repaired.

Abstract: The invention is directed to anti-corrosive alloys and relates in particular to an alloy containing cobalt, chromium, aluminum, yttrium, silicon, a metal from the second main group, together with the corresponding oxide, in the following proportions: chromium (Cr) 26.0-30%; aluminum (Al) 5.5-13.0%; yttrium (Y) 0.3-1.5%; silicon (Si) 1.5-4.5%; metal from the second main group (magnesium, calcium, barium, strontium) 0.1-2.0%; oxide of the corresponding metal from the second main group 0.1-2.0%; cobalt (Co) remaining percentage. Preferably, tantalum (Ta) is also added in a proportion of 0.5-4.0%, and the remaining percentage of cobalt is replaced by a remaining percentage of Me, Me being understood to mean a metal which may be nickel (Ni) or iron (Fe) or cobalt (Co) or a composition comprising Ni—Fe—Co, Ni—Fe, Ni—Co, Co—Fe.

Abstract: Cobalt alloys are disclosed for use in the fabrication of spinner discs for fiberizing molten glass into fibers in rotary fiberizing processes. The cobalt alloys fall within the following ranges, in percentage by weight, Co 22.0-54.0; Cr 30.0-34.0; Ni 9.0-31.0; Mo 0.0-7.0; C 0.45-0.65; Si 0.25-1.0; Mn 0.30-0.80; precious metals (PM) 0.0-2.0; and carbide forming metals (CFM) 0.0-1.3.

Abstract: A Co-base alloy including, by weight, 0.03-0.10% C, not more than 1.0% Si, not more than 1.0% Mn, 20-30% Cr, 15-23% Ni, 3-10% W, 5-10% Ta and 0.05-0.7% Zr, is used as a welding material. A gas turbine nozzle has a crack repaired with a multi-layer weld using the Co-base alloy and a gas turbine for power generation employs the nozzle.

Abstract: A substrate (12) such as a superalloy turbine component is coated with a basecoat (14) of the type MCrAlY which also contains boron, where the amount of boron in the basecoat is in a concentration gradient where more boron is present near the top (16) than the bottom (20) of the basecoat (14) and boron is present in an average amount of over 0.50 wt. % throughout the basecoat cross-section (14) of the composite (10).

Abstract: An improved cobalt-base braze alloy composition and method for diffusion brazing are provided for use in repairing superalloy articles, such as gas turbine engines, power generation turbines, refinery equipment, and heat exchangers. The improved cobalt-base braze alloy composition includes nickel; at least one element selected from the group of rhenium, palladium, and platinum; at least one element selected from the group of boron and silicon; and the remaining balance consists of cobalt. This composition may also include aluminum, and the composition may be combined with one or more powdered base metal superalloy compositions to form an improved diffusion braze alloy mixture. In the improved method for repairing superalloy articles, the foregoing mixture is applied to a region of the superalloy article to be repaired. The mixture is then heated to melt the cobalt-base braze alloy, thereby joining the base metal superalloy powder particles together, and joining the entire mixture to the region being repaired.

Abstract: A protective coating resistant to corrosion at medium and high temperatures is applied on a nickel-based or cobalt-based superalloy component. The protective coating essentially consists of the following elements (in percent by weight): 25 to 40% nickel, 28 to 32% chromium, 7 to 9% aluminum, 1 to 2% silicon, 0.3 to 1% of at least one reactive element of the rare earths, at least 5% cobalt; and impurities, as well as selectively from 0 to 15% of at least one of the elements of the group consisting of rhenium, platinum, palladium, zirconium, manganese, tungsten, titanium, molybdenum, niobium, iron, hafnium, and tantalum. The total share of the elements of the group is from 0 to a maximum of 15% and a remainder of at least 5% cobalt. The component and the coating applied thereon have a ductile brittle transition temperature below 500.degree. C.

Abstract: A protective coating resistant to corrosion at medium and high temperatures is applied on a nickel-based or cobalt-based superalloy component. The protective coating essentially consists of the following elements (in percent by weight): 25 to 40% nickel, 28 to 32% chromium, 7 to 9% aluminum, 1 to 2% silicon, 0.3 to 1% of at least one reactive element of the rare earths, at least 5% cobalt; and impurities, as well as selectively from 0 to 15% of at least one of the elements of the group consisting of rhenium, platinum, palladium, zirconium, manganese, tungsten, titanium, molybdenum, niobium, iron, hafnium, and tantalum. The total share of the elements of the group is from 0 to a maximum of 15% and a remainder of at least 5% cobalt. The component and the coating applied thereon have a ductile brittle transition temperature below 500.degree. C.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an alloy having the formula RCrAlR'R" wherein R is nickel, cobalt or the like; R' is yttrium or hafnium and R" is tantalum, rhenium and/or platinum, preferably mixed with an oxide dispersion such as alumina, to provide an improved class of coatings suitable for operating in high temperature oxidizing environments.

Abstract: A method of protecting and a protective coating for metal components formed of nickel or cobalt-based superalloys are disclosed. The protective coating essentially consists of the following constituents (in percent by weight):1 to 20% rhenium,15 to 50% chromium,0 to 15% aluminum, the share of chromium and aluminum taken together being at least 25% and at most 53%,0.3 to 2% in total of at least one reactive element from the group consisting of the rare earths, and0 to 3% silicon, impurities, as well as the following elective components:0 to 5% hafnium,0 to 12% tungsten,0 to 10% manganese,0 to 15% tantalum,0 to 5% titanium,0 to 4% niobium, and0 to 2% zirconium,the total share of the elective components being from 0 to a maximum of 15%, and a remainder primarily being at least one of the elements iron, nickel, and cobalt. The protective coating is primarily suited for use with metal components in gas turbines and aircraft engines.

Abstract: A protective coating for metal components formed of nickel or cobalt-based superalloys essentially consists of the following constituents (in percentages by weight):1 to 20% rhenium,22 to 50% chromium,0 to 15% aluminum, the share of chromium and aluminum taken together being at least 25% and at most 53%,0.3 to 2% in total of at least one reactive element from the group consisting of the rare earths, and0 to 3% silicon,impurities, as well as the following elective components:0 to 5% hafnium,0 to 12% tungsten,0 to 10% manganese,0 to 15% tantalum,0 to 5% titanium,0 to 4% niobium, and0 to 2% zirconium,the total share of the elective components being from 0 to a maximum of 15%, and a remainder primarily being at least one of the elements iron, nickel, and cobalt.

Abstract: A magnetic alloy with ultrafine crystal grains having a composition represented by the general formula:Co.sub.100.sub.-x-y-z-a-b Fe.sub.a M.sub.x B.sub.y X.sub.z T.sub.b (atomic %)wherein M represents at least one element selected from Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Mo, Ta, Cr, W and Mn, X represents at least one element selected from Si, Ge, P, Ga, Al and N, T represents at least one element selected from Cu, Ag, Au, platinum group elements, Ni, Sn, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba, 0<a.ltoreq.30, 2.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.15, 10.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.25, 0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.10, 0<b.ltoreq.10, and 12<x+y+z+b.ltoreq.35. Such a magnetic alloy can be produced by producing an amorphous alloy having the above composition, and subjecting the resulting amorphous alloy to a heat treatment to cause crystallization, thereby providing the resulting alloy having a structure, at least 50% of which is occupied by crystal grains having an average grain size of 500 .ANG. or less.

Abstract: A series of glassy metal alloys with near zero magnetostriction and Perminvar characteristics of relatively constant permeability at low magnetic field excitations and constricted hysteresis loops is disclosed. The glassy alloys have the compositions Co.sub.a Fe.sub.b Ni.sub.c M.sub.d B.sub.e Si.sub.f where M is at least one member selected from the group consisting of Cr, Mo, Mn and Nb, and "a-f" are in atom percent where "a" ranges from about 66 to 71, "b" ranges from about 2.5 to 4.5, "c" ranges from about 0 to 3, "d" ranges from about 0 to 2 except when M.dbd.Mn in which case "d" ranges from about 0 to 4, "e" ranges from about 6 to 24 and "f" ranges from about 0 to 19, with the proviso that the sum of "a", "b" and "c" ranges from about 72 to 76 and the sum of "e" and "f" ranges from about 25 to 27. The glassy alloy has a value of magnetostriction ranging from about -1.times.10.sup. -6 to about +1.times.10.sup.-6, a saturation induction ranging from about 0.