Abstract: A wrought-able, cobalt-based alloy is disclosed which has extraordinary resistant to high speed/self-coupled sliding wear. This alloy contains about 0.83 wt. % nickel, about 0.125 wt. % nitrogen, about 26.85 wt. % chromium, about 4.58 wt. % molybdenum, about 2.33 wt. % tungsten, about 2.97 wt. % iron, about 0.84 wt. % manganese, about 0.27 wt. % silicon, about 0.065 wt. % carbon, and about 0.11 wt. % aluminum, with the balance cobalt plus impurities.

Abstract: A pre-sintered preform (114) and a repair process (100) utilizing the pre-sintered preform (114) are disclosed, each of which result in a brazement (116) comprising a replacement protective coating (118) deposited on a component surface (110). The protective coating (118) exhibits excellent temperature and oxidation resistance, improved adhesion to superalloy surfaces, and reduced depletion over a service life of the associated component (102).

Abstract: A thermal spray powder is provided that contains, as constituent elements, a first element selected from W and Mo; a second element selected from Co, Ni, and Fe; a third element selected from C and B; and a fourth element formed of Si. The amount of the second element in the thermal spray powder is 40% by mole or less. The mole ratio of the fourth element to the second element in the thermal spray powder is 0.002 or greater and 0.03 or less. The thermal spray powder has a crystal phase containing Co, Ni, or Fe; W; and C or a crystal phase containing Co, Ni, or Fe; W or Mo; and B. In an X-ray diffraction spectrum of the thermal spray powder, the peak intensity attributed to Co, Ni, or Fe is at most 0.1 times the largest peak intensity in the same X-ray diffraction spectrum.

Abstract: An alloy composition is composed essentially of Hf2-XZrXCo11BY, wherein 0<X<2 and 0<Y?1.5. Moreover, an alloy composition is composed essentially of ferromagnetic Hf2-XZrXCo11BY, wherein 0?X<2 and 0<Y?1.5, and has a nanoscale crystalline structure comprising at least one non-equilibrium phase. The alloys can be melt-spun with in-situ and/or ex-situ annealing to produce the nanoscale crystalline structure.

Abstract: A first object of the present invention is to provide Co-based alloys for biomedical applications which are Ni-free, high intensity and high elastic modulus and are suitable for plastic workability. Moreover, a second object of the present invention is to provide Co-based alloys for biomedical applications having X-ray visibility. Furthermore, a third object of the present invention is to provide a stent using the alloys. The Co-based alloys for biomedical applications according to the present invention is configured by adding alloy elements having biocompatibility and an effect of increasing stacking fault energy of the alloys.

Abstract: Known protective layers having a high Cr-content and a silicone in addition, form brittle phases that embrittle further under the influence of carbon during use. The protective layer according to the invention is composed of 22% to 26% cobalt (Co), 10.5% to 12% aluminum (Al), 0.2% to 0.4% Yttrium (Y) and/or at least one equivalent metal from the group comprising Scandium and the rare earth elements, 15% to 16% chrome (Cr), optionally 0.3% to 1.5% tantal, the remainder nickel (Ni).

Abstract: Known protective layers having a high Cr content and additionally a silicon form brittle phases which additionally become brittle under the influence of carbon during use. The protective layer hereof has a composition 22% to 24% cobalt (Co), 10.5% to 11.5% aluminum (AI), 0.2% to 0.4% yttrium (Y) and/or at least one equivalent metal from the group comprising scandium and the rare earth elements, 14% to 16% chrome (Cr), optionally 0.3% to 0.9% tantalum, the remainder nickel (Ni).

Abstract: Cobalt-based solder alloys are proposed. The cobalt-based solder alloys have germanium. The germanium has a higher melting point than nickel-based alloys such that the germanium is used advantageously for repairing or treating components having the nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures. The components are repaired or treated by soldering using the cobalt-based solder alloys.

Abstract: Alloys, processes for preparing the alloys, and manufactured articles including the alloys are described. The alloys include, by weight, about 10% to about 20% chromium, about 4% to about 7% titanium, about 1% to about 3% vanadium, 0% to about 10% iron, less than about 3% nickel, 0% to about 10% tungsten, less than about 1% molybdenum, and the balance of weight percent including cobalt and incidental elements and impurities.

Abstract: Cobalt-based solder alloys are proposed. The cobalt-based solder alloys have germanium. The germanium has a higher melting point than nickel-based alloys such that the germanium is used advantageously for repairing or treating components having the nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures. The components are repaired or treated by soldering using the cobalt-based solder alloys.

Abstract: A metallic coating or alloy is provided, which is nickel based, and includes at least ? and ?? phases. The metallic coating or the alloy further includes tantalum (Ta) in the range of between 4 wt % to 7.5 wt %. The metallic coating or the alloy also includes cobalt (Co) in the range between 11 wt %-14.5 wt %.

Abstract: There is provided a soft magnetic alloy for a perpendicular magnetic recording medium having a low coercive force, high amorphous properties, high corrosion resistance, and a high hardness; and a sputtering target for producing a thin film of the alloy. The alloy comprises in at. %: 6 to 20% in total of one or two of Zr and Hf; 1 to 20% of B; and 0 to 7% in total of one or two or more of Ti, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Ni, Al, Si, and P; and the balance Co and/or Fe and unavoidable impurities. The alloy further satisfies 6?2×(Zr%+Hf%)?B%?16 and 0?Fe%/(Fe%+Co%)<0.20.

Abstract: A casting mold for a metal melt is provided. By coating a core of a casting mold, the core may be mechanically stabilized and an inner coating of the component to be cast may be obtained, wherein the coating preferably serves as an anti-corrosion layer. A method for producing a cast part using the casting mold is also provided.

Abstract: An alloy, characterized in that it contains the following elements (the proportions being indicated in percentages by weight of the alloy): Cr: ?23 to 34% Ti: 0.2 to 5% Ta: 0.5 to 7% C: 0.2 to 1.2% Ni: less than 5% Fe: less than 3% Si: less than 1% Mn: less than 0.5%, the balance consisting of cobalt and inevitable impurities. An article for the manufacture of mineral wool, especially fiberizing spinner, made of such an alloy.

Abstract: A wroughtable, cobalt alloy capable of through thickness nitridation and strengthening using practical treatments and practical sheet thicknesses contains in weight percent about 23 to about 30% chromium, about 15 to about 25% iron, up to about 27.3% nickel, about 0.75 to about 1.7% titanium, about 0.85 to about 1.9% niobium or zirconium, up to 0.2% carbon, up to 0.015% boron, up to 0.015% rare earth elements, up to 0.5% aluminum, up to 1% manganese, up to 1% silicon, up to 1% tungsten, up to 1% molybdenum, and the balance cobalt plus impurities and the total weight percent of titanium plus niobium or equivalents is from about 1.6 to about 3.6.

Abstract: To provide a production process of an electrode catalyst for fuel cell whose initial voltage is high and whose endurance characteristics, especially, whose voltage drop being caused by high-potential application is less. A production process according to the present invention of an electrode catalyst for fuel cell is characterized in that: it includes: a dispersing step of dispersing a conductive support in a solution; a loading step of dropping a platinum-salt solution, a base-metal-salt solution and an iridium-salt solution to the resulting dispersion liquid, thereby loading respective metallic salts on the conductive support as hydroxides under an alkaline condition; and an alloying step of heating the conductive support with metallic hydroxides loaded in a reducing atmosphere to reduce them, thereby alloying them.

Abstract: An alloy, characterized in that it contains the following elements (the proportions being indicated in percentages by weight of the alloy): Cr: ?23 to 34% Ti: 0.2 to 5% Ta: 0.5 to 7% C: 0.2 to 1.2% Ni: less than 5% Fe: less than 3% Si: less than 1% Mn: less than 0.5%, the balance consisting of cobalt and inevitable impurities. An article for the manufacture of mineral wool, especially fiberizing spinner, made of such an alloy.

Abstract: A high-temperature member for use in a gas turbine, the member being formed from a new wear-resistant alloy having good wear resistance as well as good ductility, is disclosed. The member was developed to prevent wear and damage that occur due to vibration while the turbine is running. The high-temperature member for use in a gas turbine is formed from a new cobalt-based wear-resistant alloy which is composed of a cobalt-chromium matrix and refractory metals, with the content of hard particles (such as carbide) reduced. The refractory metals promote work hardening, thereby improving wear resistance. The reduced content of hard particles contributes to good ductility.

Abstract: A burning-on alloy for the production of ceramically veneered dental restorations, containing: cobalt 55-65 percent by weight, chromium 20-30 percent by weight, tungsten and/or where the sum of the content by weight molybdenum of molybdenum and half the content by weight of tungsten is in the range of 4-12 percent by weight, gallium 2-4 percent by weight, silicon 0-2 percent by weight, manganese 0.05-1.9 percent by weight, nitrogen 0-0.4 percent by weight, carbon 0-0.02 percent by weight, vanadium, niobium, in total 0-5 percent by weight, tantalum, iron, titanium, zirconium, hafnium nickel 0-0.1 percent by weight, rhenium, gold, in total 0-0.09 percent by weight, silver, copper other metals, 0-1 percent by weight, semi-metals and impurities where the percent by weight data are in each case based on the total weight of the alloy, is described.

Abstract: A cobalt-based braze alloy composition comprises: 22 to 24.75% chromium by weight; 9 to 11% nickel by weight; 6.5 to 7.6% tungsten by weight; 3 to 4% tantalum by weight; 0.55 to 0.65% carbon by weight; 0.3 to 0.6% zirconium by weight; 0.15 to 0.3% titanium by weight; 1.5 to 2.6% boron by weight; 1 to 10% silicon by weight; and cobalt. There are also provided methods of using the same.

Abstract: A magnetic film of an oxide-containing cobalt base alloy has a smaller coercivity difference than conventional magnetic films. A target material and a sputtering target of the invention are capable of forming the magnetic film. A manufacturing method of the target material is also disclosed. The magnetic film of an oxide-containing cobalt base alloy and the oxide-containing cobalt base alloy target material each have a Fe content of 100 ppm or less. The sputtering target includes the target material bonded to a backing plate. The manufacturing method of the oxide-containing cobalt base alloy target material includes preparing a Co—Cr alloy by melting Cr ingot and at least one Co source selected from Co ingot and Co powder, preparing Co—Cr alloy powder by atomizing the Co—Cr alloy, preparing a mixed powder by mixing the Co—Cr alloy powder, Pt powder and oxide powder, and sintering the mixed powder after forming or simultaneously with forming.

Abstract: A wroughtable, cobalt alloy capable of through thickness nitridation and strengthening using practical treatments and practical sheet thicknesses contains in weight percent about 23 to about 30% chromium, about 15 to about 25% iron, up to about 27.3% nickel, about 0.75 to about 1.7% titanium, about 0.85 to about 1.9% niobium or zirconium, up to 0.2% carbon, up to 0.015% boron, up to 0.015% rare earth elements, up to 0.5% aluminum, up to 1% manganese, up to 1% silicon, up to 1% tungsten, up to 1% molybdenum, and the balance cobalt plus impurities and the total weight percent of titanium plus niobium or equivalents is from about 1.6 to about 3.6.

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: 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: The present invention concerns a non-precious dental alloy, including the following components, with the approximate proportions, in weight, given in %: gold, between 0.5 and 4, molybdenum, between 4 and 6, tungsten, between 2 and 7, indium, between 0.5 and 4, gallium, between 0.5 and 4, tin, between 0 and 4, titanium, between 0 and 2, copper, between 0 and 2, the remainder being obtained with a mixture containing approximately 70% cobalt and 30% chromium.

Abstract: A magnetic material includes a main component expressed by a general formula CoNiFeX, wherein X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Cr, TI, V, Ru, Rh, Os, Ir and Pt, and wherein weight percentages a, b, c and d of Co, Ni, Fe and X contents, respectively, in the main component are such that 40%≦a≦75%, 5%≦b≦20%, 10%≦c≦30%, and 0%≦d≦10%.

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: The present invention provides a scandium containing hydrogen absorption alloy having an alloy phase which is represented by the following formula;(Sc.sub.x A.sub.1-x)(B'.sub.y B".sub.2-y).sub.zwherein A is at least one of Ti, Zr, rare-earth elements, a mixture of Ti and at least one of Zr, Ta, Nb, Hf, Ca and rare-earth elements, and a mixture of Zr and at least one of Ti, Ta, Nb, Hf, Ca and rare-earth elements; B'is at least one of Ni, Fe, Co and a mixture of at least one of Ni, Fe and Co and at least one of Al, Ga, Si and In; B" is at least one of Mn, V, Cr, Nb, Ti and a mixture of at least one of Mn, V, Cr, Nb and Ti and at least one of Al, Ga, Si and In; x represents 0<x.ltoreq.1; y represents 0<y<2; and z represents 0.75.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1.2, and the alloy phase includes at least one of a part which belongs to a C15 type Laves phase and a part which belongs to a C14 type Laves phase, and a hydrogen absorption electrode which includes the alloy.

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 new magnetic alloy exhibits high Hc and Ms while exhibiting excellent corrosion resistance, thereby providing ideal physical properties for high density recording applications. Other parameters of the media, such as SNR, PW50, and S are at least maintained, if not also improved. The alloy contains cobalt and up to 10 at. % Ni, up to 20 at. % Pt, up to 10 at. % Ta, up to 10 at. % Ti, and optionally up to 6 at. % B. The ratio of the tantalum to titanium in the alloy is between 3:1 and 1:3. The alloy is deposited by vacuum deposition (typically sputtering) on a similarly deposited non-magnetic alloy under layer. Nitrogen and/or oxygen may be introduced into the alloy during deposition to improve SNR. Other corrosion-resistant thin film alloys may also be obtained by the inclusion of Ta and Ti.

Abstract: A new magnetic alloy exhibits high Hc and Ms while exhibiting excellent corrosion resistance, thereby providing ideal physical properties for high density recording applications. Other parameters of the media, such as SNR, PW50, and S are at least maintained, if not also improved. The alloy contains cobalt and up to 10 at. % Ni, up to 20 at. % Pt, up to 10 at. % Ta, up to 10 at. % Ti, and optionally up to 6 at. % B. The ratio of the tantalum to titanium in the alloy is between 3:1 and 1:3. The alloy is deposited by vacuum deposition (typically sputtering) on a similarly deposited non-magnetic Ni alloy under layer. Nitrogen and/or oxygen may be introduced into the alloy during deposition to improve SNR. Other corrosion-resistant thin film alloys may also be obtained by the inclusion of Ta and Ti.

Abstract: A sputtering target of platinum-cobalt alloy is disclosed which contains 10 to 55% by weight of platinum; 1 to 15% by weight of a first additional element selected from the group consisting of nickel and tantalum; no more than 1.5% by weight of a second additional element selected from the group consisting of boron, titanium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, beryllium, calcium, zirconium, and silicon; no more than 20% by weight of chromium; and balance cobalt. A method for manufacturing the sputtering target is also disclosed. In the method, a platinum-cobalt alloy containing specific ingredients in predetermined amounts is first prepared. Then, the platinum-cobalt alloy is subjected to hot plastic working with a thickness reduction of no less than 30%. Subsequently, the alloy thus hot worked is subjected to a cold plastic working with a thickness reduction of no less than 5% at a temperature less than the recrystallization temperature of the alloy.

Abstract: A cobalt base, high temperature brazing alloy having a composition, by weight of:______________________________________ Nickel from about 8.5% to about 12.5% Chromium from about 24% to about 40% Tungsten from about 0% to about 9% Carbon from about 0.03% to about 0.6% Boron from about 0.01% to about 3.5% Silicon from about 1.0% to about 11% Manganese up to about 2% Cobalt Balance ______________________________________is provided for use in the repair of Co-base turbine component superalloys.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant filler weld alloy is provided for use in repairing a preselected article alloy of predetermined composition range at a temperature equal to or greater than the incipient melting temperature of the article alloy, the filler weld alloy having a composition, by weight of:Chromium--from about 20% to about 48%Nickel--about 20%Tungsten--from about 0% to about 4%Carbon--about 0.1%Silicon--about 0.9%Manganese--about 0.6%Tantalum--from about 0% to about 3.5%Titanium--from about 1% to about 2.25%Cobalt--Balance.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wear-resistant intermetallic compound alloy having superior machineability which consists essentially of: 45-60% of either Ni or Co or both with cobalt content of at least 5%, at least one of 0.1-2% of Hf and 0.05-2% of Re, 0-2% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Si, P, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Pb and Bi, 0-2% of C, and 0-5% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Zr, Fe, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W and Mn, the balance being Ti and incidental impurities, the percent being atomic percent.

Abstract: A fine crystalline thin wire of a cobalt base alloy having a composition of the formula;CokMlBmSinwhere Co is cobalt; M is at least one of the transition metals of groups IV, V and VI of the periodic table; B is boron; Si is silicon; K, l, m and n represent atom percent of Co, M, B and Si, respectively, and have the following values:k=40-78l=10-50m=2-15n=8-20and the fine crystal grains in the thin wire having an average size of no more than 5 .mu.m.

Abstract: A dimensional composition, a dimensionally restored alloy structure and a method of dimensionally restoring gas turbine and the like components that will be subsequently coated which includes low-pressure plasma spraying onto a damaged vane or other components, an alloy composition consisting essentially by weight of 1 to 4% aluminum, 0 to 1.5% hafnium and 0 to 20% nickel in the base composition of the cobalt alloy component, grinding to final dimension and diffusion coating. Tantalum is substituted for columbium where the base composition of the alloy contains columbium.

Abstract: An alloy suitable for use as a spinner in forming glass fibers, the alloy being cobalt-based and including the following elements in percent by weight: chromium--about 34.0 to about 38.0; nickel--about 10.0 to about 15.0; wolfram--about 4.0 to about 7.0; tantalum--about 2.0 to about 5.0; zirconium--about 0.1 to about 0.4: silicon--present but about 0.15 max; carbon--about 0.65 to about 0.95; boron--about 0.005 to about 0.02; hafnium--about 0.4 to about 1.0; aluminum--0.0 to about 0.2; titanium--0.0 to about 0.2; manganese--0.0 to about 0.5; molybdenum--0.0 toabout 0.1; iron--0.0 to about 2.0; and cobalt--balance; and further that: ##EQU1## said percents of the elements in equation Nos. 1 and 2 each being atom percent.

Abstract: The invention relates to removable dental appliances made of cobalt-chromium-cast alloys containing (in % by weight) 0,1 to 1,0% C, 0,05 to 0,5% N, 0,5 to 3,0% Si, 0,3 to 10,0% Mn, 20 to 35% Cr, 2 to 10% Mo, 5 to 40% Fe, at least 20% Cobalt as rest including incidental impurities.

Abstract: A dispersion strengthened cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy produced by gas atomization containing a fine oxide dispersion, and characterized, after fabrication by gas atomization, thermomechanical processing and further high temperature exposure, by excellent corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength, high ductility and high temperature stability; a process for producing said alloy and prostheses formed from said alloy.

Abstract: A novel alloy is disclosed which is characterized by high resistance to wear and corrosion. The alloy consists essentially of 2 to 25% chromium, 5 to 30% molybdenum, 3 to 15% tungsten, 2 to 8% copper, 2 to 8% boron, and 0.2 to 2% carbon; the balance being incidental impurities and at least 30% of a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, cobalt and combinations thereof, with the total of molybdenum and tungsten being at least 16%. The alloy is preferably in the form of a powder for thermal spraying, and coating produced thereby generally have an amorphous structure.

Abstract: A dispersion strengthened cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy produced by gas atomization containing a fine oxide dispersion, and characterized, after fabrication by gas atomization, thermomechanical processing and further high temperature exposure, by excellent corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength, high ductility and high temperature stability; a process for producing said alloy and prostheses formed from said alloy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a consolidated article composed of a transition metal alloy. The method includes the step of selecting a rapidly solidified alloy which is at least about 50% glassy. The alloy is formed into a plurality of alloy bodies, and these alloy bodies are compacted at a pressing temperature of not more than about 0.6 Ts (solidus temperature in .degree.C.) to consolidate and bond the alloy bodies together into a glassy metal compact having a density of at least about 90% T.D. (theoretical density). The compacted glassy alloy bodies are then heat treated at a temperature generally ranging from about 0.55-0.85 Ts, but, in any case, above the alloy crystallization temperature, for a time sufficient to produce a fine grain crystalline alloy structure in the compacted article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for consolidating rapidly solidified, transition metal alloys which includes the step of compacting a plurality of alloy bodies at a temperature ranging from about 0.90-0.99 Tm (melting temperature in .degree.C.) for a time period ranging from about 1 min to 24 hours. The alloy bodies contain at least two transition metal elements and consist essentially of the formula (Fe,Co and/or Ni).sub.bal (W, Mo, Nb and/or Ta).sub.a (Al and/or Ti).sub.b (Cr).sub.c (B and/or C).sub.d (Si and/or P).sub.e, wherein "a" ranges from about 0-40 at. %, "b" ranges from about 0-40 at. %, "c" ranges from about 0-40 at. %, "d" ranges from about 5-25 at. %, and "e" ranges from about 0-15 at. %. The alloy bodies also have a substantially homogeneous and optically featureless structure.