Abstract: A nickel-based alloy and a turbine component are disclosed. The alloy includes, by weight, between about 0.8% and about 1.3% hafnium, between about 5.7% and about 6.4% aluminum, between about 7.0% and about 10.0% cobalt, up to about 0.1% carbon, up to about 8.7% chromium, up to about 0.6% molybdenum, up to about 9.7% tungsten, up to about 0.9% titanium, up to about 0.02% boron, up to about 0.1% manganese, up to about 0.06% silicon, up to about 0.01% phosphorus, up to about 0.004% sulfur, up to about 0.02% zirconium, up to about 1.8% niobium, up to about 0.1% vanadium, up to about 0.1% copper, up to about 0.2% iron, up to about 0.003% magnesium, up to about 0.002% oxygen, up to about 0.002% nitrogen, and a balance nickel. The turbine component is a turbine bucket, a turbine nozzle, or any other suitable turbine component including the alloy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel alloy which comprises the elements carbon (C), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), molybdenum (Mo), tungsten (W), titanium (Ti), aluminium (Al), boron (B), and zirconium (Zr), based on nickel, and which has a very low tendency to form cracks during welding.

Abstract: A foundry method of casting monocrystalline metal parts, the method including at least casting a molten alloy into a cavity of a mold through at least one casting channel in the mold, subjecting the alloy to heat treatment, and removing the mold, and wherein the heat treatment is performed before an end of mold removal.

Abstract: A Ni-based heat resistant alloy has a composition of, by mass percent, carbon: 0.001 to 0.1%, chromium: 16 to 22%, aluminum: 0.5 to 1.5%, molybdenum: 0.1 to 2.0%, tungsten: 0.1 to 6.0%, niobium: 3.5 to 5.5%, titanium: 0.8 to 3.0%, iron: 16 to 20%, and the balance being nickel and inevitable impurities. A parameter Ps indicating a segregation tendency is in a range of Ps??3.5. The parameter Ps is represented by Formula (1). Ps=1.05×Al content+0.6×Ti content?0.8×Nb content?0.

Abstract: Articles suitable for use in high temperature applications, such as turbomachinery components, and methods for making such articles, are provided. One embodiment is an article. The article comprises a material comprising a plurality of L12-structured gamma-prime phase precipitates distributed within a matrix phase at a concentration of at least 20% by volume, wherein the gamma-prime phase precipitates are less than 1 micrometer in size, and a plurality of A3-structured eta phase precipitates distributed within the matrix phase at a concentration in the range from about 1% to about 25% by volume. The solvus temperature of the eta phase is higher than the solvus temperature of the gamma-prime phase. Moreover, the material has a median grain size less than 10 micrometers.

Abstract: To provide, in producing a large product through casting, a Ni-based alloy with a composition that minimizes variations in strength at different locations even when the solidification rate becomes slow and the amount of micro segregation increases. The Ni-based casting alloy of the present invention has a composition of, in mass %, 0.001% to 0.1% C, 15% to 23% Cr, 0% to 11.5% Mo, 3% to 18% W, 5 or less % Fe, 10 or less % Co, 0.4 or less % Ti, 0.4 or less % Al, and Nb and Ta (where 0.5%?Nb+Ta?4.15%), in which 7%?Mo+1/2W?13% is satisfied, and the composition also contains inevitable impurities and Ni.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nickel base alloy which is substantially free of rhenium and has a solidus temperature of more than 1320° C. Precipitates of a ??-phase are present in a ?-matrix with a fraction of 40 to 50 vol % at 1050° C. to 1100° C., and a ?/?? mismatch at 1050° C. to 1100° C. is from ?0.15% to ?0.25%. The alloy comprises 11 to 13 at % aluminum, 4 to 14 at % cobalt, 6 to 12 at % chromium, 0.1 to 2 at % molybdenum, 0.1 to 3.5 at % tantalum, 0.1 to 3.5 at % titanium, 0.1 to 3 at % tungsten. The tungsten content of the ?-matrix is greater than that in the precipitated ??-phases.

Abstract: A Ni-base superalloy having a chemical composition comprising Al: 4.5-7.0 wt %, Ta+Nb+Ti: 0.1-4.0 wt %, with Ta being less than 4.0 wt %, Mo: 1.0-8.0 wt %, W: 0.0-10.0 wt %, Re: 2.0-8.0 wt %, Hf: 0.0-1.0 wt %, Cr: 2.0-10.0 wt %, Co: 0.0-15.0 wt %, Ru: 0.0-5.0 wt %, and the balance being Ni and unavoidable impurities, and a method for producing the same are disclosed. The Ni-base superalloy has excellent creep property at high temperature and is suitable for use as a member at high temperature under high stress.

Abstract: A Ni-based heat resistant alloy has a composition of, by mass percent, carbon: 0.001 to 0.1%, chromium: 16 to 22%, aluminum: 0.5 to 1.5%, molybdenum: 0.1 to 2.0%, tungsten: 0.1 to 6.0%, niobium: 3.5 to 5.5%, titanium: 0.8 to 3.0%, iron: 16 to 20%, and the balance being nickel and inevitable impurities. A parameter Ps indicating a segregation tendency is in a range of Ps??3.5. The parameter Ps is represented by Formula (1). Ps=1.05×Al content+0.6×Ti content?0.8×Nb content?0.

Abstract: An Ni base forged alloy is easy to make hot forging and miniaturization of crystal grains while excellent high-temperature strength and segregation property are compatible. The Ni base forged alloy has solid solution temperature of a precipitation strengthening phase lower than or equal to 970° C., difference in the solid solution temperature between a ?-phase and the precipitation strength phase larger than or equal to 50° C., Al of 0.5 to 1.0%, Cr of 17 to 21%, Fe of 17 to 19%, Nb of 4.5 to 5.5%, Ti of 0.8 to 1.3%, W of 3.0 to 6.0%, B of 0.001 to 0.03%, C of 0.001 to 0.1% and Mo of 1.0% or less in mass percentage [%] and remainder made of Ni and inevitable impurities.

Abstract: An Ni base alloy uses GTD-111 as a base to improve high-temperature strength while maintaining the weldability and corrosion resistance and a gas turbine blade utilizes the Ni base alloy. The Ni base alloy contains Al of 2.5 to 3.5%, Co of 1.5 to 5.5%, Cr of 11.8 to 13.8%, Mo of 0.4 to 1.4%, Ta of 3.0 to 5.0%, Ti of 5.1 to 6.1%, W of 3.3 to 4.3%, B of 0.01 to 0.02%, C of 0.08 to 0.12% in mass % and remainder containing Ni and inevitable impurities and does not substantially contain Nb.

Abstract: Articles that include a material that has L12-structured gamma-prime phase precipitates within a matrix phase at a concentration of at least 20% by volume are disclosed. The gamma-prime phase precipitates are less than 1 micrometer in size. The material also has A3-structured eta phase precipitates distributed within the matrix phase at a concentration in the range from about 1% to about 25% by volume. The articles may be formed by mechanically working a workpiece that has at least about 40% nickel, about 1.5% to about 8% titanium, and about 1.5% to about 4.5% aluminum. The workpiece may be worked at a temperature below a solvus temperature of the eta phase; and then heat treated at a temperature sufficient to dissolve any gamma prime phase present in the workpiece but below the solvus temperature of the eta phase.

Abstract: A metallic coating or alloy is provided. The metallic coating includes iron, cobalt, chromium, and aluminum. Tantalum may also be included. A new addition in nickel based coating with stabilized gamma/gamma? phases at high temperatures lead to a reduction of local stresses. A component including the metallic coating or alloy is also provided.

Abstract: A composition of matter, comprising in combination, in atomic percent contents: a content of nickel as a largest content; 19.0-21.0 percent cobalt; 9.0-13.0 percent chromium; 1.0-3.0 percent tantalum; 0.9-1.5 percent tungsten; 7.0-9.5 percent aluminum; 0.10-0.25 percent boron; 0.09-0.20 percent carbon; 1.5-2.0 percent molybdenum; 1.1-1.5 percent niobium; 3.0-3.6 percent titanium; and 0.02-0.09 percent zirconium.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises, in combination, in weight percent: a content of nickel as a largest content; 3.10-3.75 aluminum; 0.02-0.09 boron; 0.02-0.09 carbon; 9.5-11.25 chromium; 20.0-22.0 cobalt; 2.8-4.2 molybdenum; 1.6-2.4 niobium; 4.2-6.1 tantalum; 2.6-3.5 titanium; 1.8-2.5 tungsten; and 0.04-0.09 zirconium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low thermal expansion Ni-base superalloy containing, in terms of mass %, C: 0.15% or less; Si: 1% or less; Mn: 1% or less; Cr: 5% or more but less than 20%; at least one of Mo, W and Re, in which Mo+½(W+Re) is 5% or more but less than 20%; W: 10% or less; Al: 0.1 to 2.5%; Ti: 0.10 to 0.95%; Nb+½Ta: 1.5% or less; B: 0.001 to 0.02%; Zr: 0.001 to 0.2%; Fe: 4.0% or less; and a balance of inevitable impurities and Ni, in which the total amount of Al, Ti, Nb and Ta is 2.0 to 6.5% in terms of atomic %. The low thermal expansion Ni-base superalloy of the present invention has a thermal expansion coefficient almost equal to that of 12 Cr ferritic steel, excellent high temperature strength, excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance, good hot-workability, and excellent weldability.

Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy for turbine vanes or turbine blades is provided. The nickel-base superalloy has in wt %: C: equal to or greater 0.1; Si: </=0.2; Mn: </=0.2; P: </=0.005; S:</=0.0015; Al: 4.0 to 5.5; B: </=0.03; Co: 5.0 to 9.0; Cr: 18.0 to 22.0; Cu: </=0.1; Fe: </=0.5; Hf: 0.9 to 1.3; Mg:</=0.002; Mo: </=0.5; N: </=0.0015; Nb: </=0.01; 0: </=0.0015; Ta: 4.8 to 5.2; Ti: 0.8 to 2.0; W: 1.8 to 2.5; Zr: </=0.01; Ni: balance; and inevitable impurities.

Abstract: It is an objective of the invention to provide an Ni-based forged alloy having good large ingot formability and good hot formability as well as high mechanical strength at high temperature. There is provided an Ni-based forged alloy comprising: 0.001 to 0.1 mass % of C; 0.001 to 0.01 mass % of B; 16 to 22 mass % of Cr; 0.5 to 1.5 mass % of Al; 0.1 to 6.0 mass % of W; 3.5 to 5.5 mass % of Nb; 0.8 to 3.0 mass % of Ti; 16 to 20 mass % of Fe; 2.0 mass % or less of Mo; and the balance including Ni and unavoidable impurities, in which: a segregation parameter Ps defined by a formula of “Ps (mass %)=1.05[Al concentration (mass %)]+0.6[Ti concentration (mass %)]?0.8[Nb concentration (mass %)]?0.3[Mo concentration (mass %)]” satisfies a relationship of “Ps??3.0 mass %”; and total amount of W and Mo is 1.75 atomic % or less.

Abstract: A heat-resistant alloy spring is made of a Ni-based alloy material comprising in weight %: not more than 0.1% C; not more than 1.0% Si; not more than 1.50% Mn; 13.0 to 25.0% Cr; 1.5 to 7.0% Mo; 0.5 to 4.0% Ti; 0.1 to 3.0% Al; {at least one optional element selected from the group consisting of 0.15 to 2.50% W, 0.001 to 0.020% B, 0.01 to 0.3% Zr, 0.30 to 6.00% Nb, 5.0 to 18.0% Co, and 0.03 to 2.00% Cu}; the balance being essentially Ni; and incidental impurities. The Ni-based alloy material is provided in its crystal structure with gamma prime phase [Ni3(Al, Ti)] or gamma prime phase [Ni3(Al, Ti, Nb)].

Abstract: Adding silicon, in a defined range of weight percentage, to the composition of a known nickel-based alloy improves oxidation, hot corrosion and dwell crack growth resistance without the detrimental effects on the thermal stability of the microstructure and on other material properties that have been found with known alloys. In a particular preferred embodiment the alloy has the following composition (in weight percent): chromium 14.6-15.4%; cobalt 18-19%; molybdenum 4.75-5.25%; aluminium 2.8-3.2 titanium 3.4-3.8%; tantalum 1.8-2.2%; hafnium 0.4-0.6%; carbon 0.020-0.034%; boron 0.005-0.025%; silicon 0.2-0.6%; the remainder being nickel and incidental impurities.

Abstract: A low rhenium nickel-base superalloy for single crystal casting that exhibits excellent high temperature creep resistance, while also exhibiting other desirable properties for such alloys, comprises 5.60% to 5.80% aluminum by weight, 9.4% to 9.9% cobalt by weight, 4.9% to 5.5% chromium by weight, 0.08% to 0.35% hafnium by weight, 0.50% to 0.70% molybdenum by weight, 1.4% to 1.6% rhenium by weight, 8.1% to 8.5% tantalum by weight, 0.60% to 0.80 titanium by weight, 7.6 to 8.0% tungsten by weight the balance comprising nickel and minor amounts of incidental impurity elements.

Abstract: A nickel-based DS alloy for directional solidification, includes Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr), Molybdenum (Mo), Tungsten (W), Tantalum (Ta), Titanium (Ti), Aluminum (Al), Rhenium (Re), Hafnium (Hf), Boron (B), Carbon (C), and Zirconium (Zr). Further, a component, for example a turbine blade or vane, with such an alloy is provided.

Abstract: Nickel-based superalloys, turbine blades, and methods of improving or repairing turbine engine components are included. A nickel-based superalloy includes, by weight, about 5% to about 12% cobalt, about 3% to about 10% chromium, about 5.5% to about 6.3% aluminum, about 5% to about 10% tantalum, about 3% to about 10% rhenium, about 2% to about 5% of one or more of elements selected from a group consisting of platinum, ruthenium, palladium, and iridium, about 0.1% to about 1.0% hafnium, about 0.01% to about 0.4% yttrium, about 0.01% to about 0.15% silicon, and a balance of nickel.

Abstract: A rhenium-free nickel-base superalloy for single crystal casting that exhibits excellent high temperature creep resistance, while also exhibiting other desirable properties for such alloys, comprises 5.60% to 5.85% aluminum, 9.4% to 9.9% cobalt, 5.0% to 6.0% chromium, 0.08% 0.35% hafnium, 0.50% to 0.70% molybdenum, 8.0% to 9.0% tantalum, 0.60% to 0.90% titanium, 8.5% to 9.8% tungsten, the balance comprising nickel and minor amounts of incidental elements.

Abstract: A nickel base gamma prime strengthened superalloy with a unique blend of adequate hot corrosion resistance, high oxidation resistance, high coating compatibility, adequate phase stability, adequate creep resistance and low density is disclosed. The composition includes: Up to 20 wt % Co, between 12 and 14 wt % Cr, between 1 and 2 wt % Mo, between 1.4 and 2.8 wt % W, between 5.1 and 5.9 wt % Al, between 1.1 and 1.6 wt % Ti, between 3 and 7 wt % Ta, between 0.01 and 0.3 wt % of C+Zr+B, between 0.05 and 1 wt % Hf, between 0.05 and 1 wt % Si, and between 0.01 and 0.2 wt % of the sum of rare earths such as Sc, Y, the actinides and the lanthanides. The composition is intended for use in hot components such as gas turbine blades, and the hot components are preferably produced by clean casting.

Abstract: Provided are precipitation hardened high strength nickel based alloy welds that yield improved properties and performance in joining high strength metals. The advantageous weldments include two or more segments of ferrous or non-ferrous components, and fusion welds, friction stir welds, electron beam welds, laser beam welds, or a combination thereof bonding adjacent segments of the components together, wherein the welds comprise a precipitation hardened nickel based alloy weld metal composition including greater than or equal to 1.4 wt % of combined aluminum and titanium based on the total weight of the nickel based alloy weld metal composition. Also provided are methods for forming the welds from the nickel based alloy weld compositions, wherein the precipitation hardening occurs in the as-welded condition. The nickel based welds do not require a separate heat treatment step after welding to produce advantageous strength properties.

Abstract: A nickel-base alloy having favorable toughness and thermal fatigue resistance comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 9 to 12 chromium; 25 to 35 iron; 1 to 3 molybdenum; 3.0 to 5.5 niobium; 0.2 to 2.0 aluminum; 0.3 to 3.0 titanium; less than 0.10 carbon; no more than 0.01 boron; nickel; and incidental impurities. Also disclosed are die casting dies, other tooling, and other articles of manufacture made from or comprising the nickel-base alloy.

Abstract: A nickel-chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloy includes (in weight %) Cr 21-23%, Fe 0.05-1.5%, C 0.05-0.08%, Mn?0.5%, Si?0.25%, Co 11-13%, Cu?0.15%, Mo 8.0-10.0%, Ti 0.3-0.5%, Al 0.8-1.3%, P<0.012%, S<0.008%, B>0.002-<0.006%, Nb>0-1%, N?0.015%, Mg?0.025%, Ca?0.01%, V 0.005-0.6%, optionally W in contents between 0.02-max. 2%, Ni rest as well as smelting-related impurities, in the form of tubes, sheets, wire, bars, strips or forgings, wherein the alloy satisfies the following formula: X3=5?50, wherein X ? ? 3 = 100 * X ? ? 1 X ? ? 2 and X1=C+5N and X2=0.5Ti+Nb+0.5V.

Abstract: A cobalt-nickel alloy composition is described, containing about 20% to about 28% cobalt; about 37% to about 46% nickel; at least about 6% chromium; aluminum; and at least one refractory metal. The total weight of cobalt, aluminum, and refractory metal in the composition is less than about 50% of the total weight of the composition. Moreover, the alloy composition comprises both a (Co, Ni)-gamma phase and an L12-structured (gamma prime) phase. Various components made from the cobalt-nickel alloy composition are also described. Examples include high-temperature machinery and devices, e.g., components of gas turbine engines.

Abstract: A Ni-based alloy including chromium, cobalt, aluminum, titanium, tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, niobium, carbon, and boron, the balance being nickel and incidental impurities, is provided. The alloy has an alloy composition of, on the basis of mass percent, chromium: 13.10% to 16.00%, cobalt: 8.00% to 12.50%, aluminum: 2.30% to 3.50%, titanium: 4.80% to 5.50%, tantalum: 0.40% to less than 1.00%, tungsten: 4.50% to 6.00%, molybdenum: 0.10% to 1.50%, niobium: 0.60% to 1.70%, carbon: 0.01% to 0.20%, boron: 0.005% to 0.02%, and the balance: nickel and incidental impurities.

Abstract: An Ni-based alloy for casting used for a steam turbine of an embodiment contains in percent (%) by mass C (carbon): 0.01 to 0.1, Cr (chromium): 15 to 25, Co (cobalt): 10 to 15, Mo (molybdenum): 5 to 12, Al (aluminum): 0.5 to 2, Ti (titanium): 0.3 to 2, B (boron): 0.001 to 0.006, Ta (tantalum): 0.05 to 1, Si (silicon): 0.1 to 0.5, Mn (manganese): 0.1 to 0.5, and the balance of Ni (nickel) and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: This invention provides an Ni-based alloy, which is particularly used for standard casting and is provided with properties such as strength at high temperatures, corrosion resistivity, and oxidation resistivity in a more balanced manner, compared with existing materials. The Ni-based alloy comprises Cr, Co, Al, Ti, Ta, W, Mo, Nb, C, B, and unavoidable impurities, with the balance consisting of Ni. Composition of the alloy is represented by mass: 13.1% to 15.0% Cr, 1.0% to 15.0% Co, 2.3% to 3.3% Al, 4.55% to 6.0% Ti, 3.05% to 4.0% Ta, 4.35% to 4.9% W, 0.1% to 2.0% Mo, 0.05% to 0.5% Nb, less than 0.05% Zr, 0.05% to 0.2% C, and 0.01% to 0.03% B.

Abstract: An austenitic heat resistant alloy consisting of, by mass percent, C: 0.15% or less, Si: 2% or less, Mn: 3% or less, Ni: 40 to 60%, Co: 0.03 to 25%, Cr: 15% or more and less than 28%, either one or both of Mo: 12% or less and W: less than 4%, the total content thereof being 0.1 to 12%, Nd: 0.001 to 0.1%, B: 0.0005 to 0.006%, N: 0.03% or less, O: 0.03% or less, at least one selected from Al: 3% or less, Ti: 3% or less, and Nb: 3% or less, the balance being Fe and impurities. The contents of P and S in the impurities being P: 0.03% or less and S: 0.01% or less. The alloy satisfies 1?4×Al+2×Ti+Nb?12 and P+0.2×Cr×B?0.035, is excellent in weld crack resistance and toughness of HAZ, and is further excellent in creep strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: The invention is a class of nickel-base alloys for gas turbine applications, comprising, by weight, about 13.7 to about 14.3 percent chromium, about 5.0 to about 10.0 percent cobalt, about 3.5 to about 5.2 percent tungsten, about 2.8 to about 5.2 percent titanium, about 2.8 to about 4.6 percent aluminum, about 0.0 to about 3.5 percent tantalum, about 1.0 to about 1.7 percent molybdenum, about 0.08 to about 0.13 percent carbon, about 0.005 to about 0.02 percent boron, about 0.0 to about 1.5 percent niobium, about 0.0 to about 2.5 percent hafnium, about 0.0 to about 0.04 percent zirconium, and the balance substantially nickel. The nickel-base alloys may be provided in the form of useful articles of manufacture, and which possess a unique combination of mechanical properties, microstructural stability, resistance to localized pitting and hot corrosion in high temperature corrosive environments, and high yields during the initial forming process as well as post-forming manufacturing and repair processes.

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: The contents of Cr, Fe, Mn, Ti, Si, Cu, N, Al, C, Mg, Mo, B, Zr, and Nb+Ta in a Ni-base alloy weld metal are properly specified and the contents of Co, P, and S in incidental impurities are controlled. In particular, a weld metal having high cracking resistance is formed by specifying the Mn content in a proper range and restricting the contents of B and Zr at low levels. Regarding a Ni-base alloy covered electrode, by specifying the contents of a slag-forming agent, a metal fluoride, and a carbonate serving as flux components in proper ranges and controlling the contents of Mn, Nb+Ta, and Fe in a flux, good welding workability is achieved and a weld metal having good bead appearance is formed.

Abstract: A nickel base superalloy consisting of 20 to 40 wt % cobalt, 10 to 15 wt % chromium, 3 to 6 wt % molybdenum, 0 to 5 wt % tungsten, 2.5 to 4 wt % aluminium, 3.4 to 5 wt % titanium, 1.35 to 2.5 wt % tantalum, 0 to 2 wt % niobium, 0.5 to 1 wt % hafnium, 0 to 0.1 wt % zirconium, 0.01 to 0.05 wt % carbon, 0.01 to 0.05 wt % boron, 0 to 2 wt % silicon and the balance nickel plus incidental impurities. The gamma prime phase comprises (Ni/Co)3 (Al/Ti/Ta).

Abstract: A single crystal nickel base superalloy consists essentially of, in weight %, about 6.4% to about 6.8% Cr, about 9.3% to about 10.0% Co, above 6.7% to about 8.5% Ta, about 5.45% to about 5.75% Al, about 6.2% to about 6.6% W, about 0.5% to about 0.7% Mo, about 0.8% to about 1.2% Ti, about 2.8% to about 3.2% Re, up to about 0.12% Hf, about 0.01% to about 0.08% by weight C, up to about 0.10% B, and balance Ni and incidental impurities. The superalloy provides improved alloy cleanliness and castability while providing improved high temperature mechanical properties such as stress rupture life.

Abstract: A nickel-based superalloy is provided. Known nickel-based superalloys for producing components made of stem shaped single crystals do not provide sufficiently for grain boundary strength. The superalloy includes a low molybdenum content and very accurately adjusted values for elements having grain boundary strength and elements that precipitate in grain boundaries.

Abstract: Nickel based alloys are provided comprising from about 7.0 weight percent (wt %) to about 12.0 wt % chromium, from about 0.1 wt % to about 5 wt % molybdenum, from about 0.2 wt % to about 4.5 wt % titanium, from about 4 wt % to about 6 wt % aluminum, from about 3 wt % to about 4.9 wt % cobalt, from about 6.0 wt % to about 9.0 wt % tungsten, from about 4.0 wt % to about 6.5 wt % tantalum, from about 0.05 wt % to about 0.6 wt % hafnium, up to about 1.0 wt % niobium, up to about 0.02 wt % boron, and up to about 0.1 wt % carbon, with the remainder being nickel and incidental impurities. The alloys may be cast, directionally solidified and heat treated to provide articles having a gamma prime fraction of greater than about 50%.

Abstract: A nickel superalloy has the following composition, the concentrations of the different elements being expressed as wt-%: Formula (I), the remainder consisting of nickel and impurities resulting from the production of the superalloy. In addition, the composition satisfies the following equation, wherein the concentrations of the different elements are expressed as atomic percent: Formula (II).

Abstract: Nickel-base superalloys are provided. In an embodiment, a nickel-base superalloy includes a concentration of large radius elements disposed in the gamma phase of the nickel-base superalloy in a range of from about 3.6 to about 6.7, by atomic percent and a concentration of large radius elements disposed in the gamma prime phase of the nickel-base superalloy in a range of from about 4.2 to about 7.0, by atomic percent. The nickel-base superalloy has a density of about 9.0 grams per centimeter3 or less.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a Ni-based superalloy, especially for a conventional casting, having a good balance among high temperature strength, corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance, as compared to a conventional material. The Ni-based superalloy comprises Cr, Co, Al, Ti, Ta, W, Mo, Nb, C, B, and inevitable impurities, the balance being Ni, the Ni-based superalloy having a superalloy composition comprising, by mass, 13.1 to 16.0% Cr, 11.1 to 20.0% Co, 2.30 to 3.30% Al, 4.55 to 6.00% Ti, 2.50 to 3.50% Ta, 4.00 to 5.50% W, 0.10 to 1.20% Mo, 0.10 to 0.90% Nb, 0.05 to 0.20% C, and 0.005 to 0.02% B.

Abstract: A Ni-based heat resistant alloy has a composition of, by mass percent, carbon: 0.001 to 0.1%, chromium: 16 to 22%, aluminum: 0.5 to 1.5%, molybdenum: 0.1 to 2.0%, tungsten: 0.1 to 6.0%, niobium: 3.5 to 5.5%, titanium: 0.8 to 3.0%, iron: 16 to 20%, and the balance being nickel and inevitable impurities. A parameter Ps indicating a segregation tendency is in a range of Ps??3.5. The parameter Ps is represented by Formula (1). Ps=1.05×Al content+0.6×Ti content?0.8×Nb content?0.

Abstract: A nickel, chromium, iron alloy and method for use in producing weld deposits and weldments formed therefrom. The alloy comprises, in weight percent, about 28.5 to 31.0% chromium; about 0 to 16% iron; less than about 1.0% manganese; about 2.1 to 4.0% niobium plus tantalum; 1.0 to 6.5% molybdenum; less than 0.50% silicon; 0.01 to 0.35% titanium; 0 to 0.25% aluminum; less than 1.0% copper; less than 1.0% tungsten; less than 0.5% cobalt; less than about 0.10% zirconium; less than about 0.01% sulfur; less than 0.01% boron; less than 0.03% carbon; less than about 0.02% phosphorous; 0.002 to 0.015% magnesium plus calcium; and balance nickel and incidental impurities. The method includes the steps of forming a welding electrode from the above alloy composition and melting the electrode to form a weld deposit. A preferred weldment may be in the form of a tubesheet of a nuclear reactor.

Abstract: A wire for welding Ni-based heat resistant alloy, comprising: a composition containing, in mass %, Cr: 14.0 to 21.5%, Co: 6.5 to 14.5%, Mo: 6.5 to 10.0%, W: 1.5 to 3.5%, Al: 1.2 to 2.4%, Ti: 1.1 to 2.1%; Fe: 7.0% or less, B: 0.0001 to 0.020%, C: 0.03 to 0.15%, and a balance of Ni and unavoidable impurities, wherein a content of S and P contained in the unavoidable impurities is controlled to be, in mass %, S: 0.004% or less, and P: 0.010% or less, wherein the wire has a texture in which M6C type carbide and MC type carbide are uniformly dispersed in the matrix.

Abstract: This ring-shaped disk for a gas turbine includes a ring-shaped disk material consisting of a Ni-based alloy, wherein the Ni-based alloy has a composition that includes, in terms of percent by mass, Ni: 50.00 to 55.00%, Cr: 17.0 to 21.0%, Nb: 4.75 to 5.60%, Mo: 2.8 to 3.3%, Ti: 0.65 to 1.15%, Al: 0.20 to 0.80%, and C: 0.01 to 0.08%, with the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and has a microstructure in which ? phase particles are distributed in a matrix thereof, and wherein, in the microstructure, flattened ? phase particles of which maximum length directions are oriented at angles within a range of 60 to 120° with respect to a radial direction of the ring-shaped disk material are present in an amount of 60% or more of a total amount of the ? phase particles distributed in the matrix.

Abstract: A nickel-base superalloy is characterized by the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.0-1.5 Ti, 1.0-2.0 Re, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.1-0.7 Hf, 0-0.5 Nb, 0.02-0.17 C, 50-400 ppm B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. The alloy is distinguished by a very high resistance to oxidation, resistance to corrosion and good creep properties at high temperatures.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprises, in combination, in weight percent: a largest content of nickel; at least 16.0 percent cobalt; and at least 3.0 percent tantalum. The composition may be used in power metallurgical processes to form turbine engine turbine disks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Ni-based single crystal superalloy which has the following composition by weight: 0.1 wt % or more and 9.9 wt % or less of Co, 5.1 wt % or more and 10.0 wt % or less of Cr, 1.0 wt % or more and 4.0 wt % or less of Mo, 8.1 wt % or more and 11.0 wt % or less of W, 4.0 wt % or more and 9.0 wt % or less of Ta, 5.2 wt % or more and 7.0 wt % or less of Al, 0.1 wt % or more and 2.0 wt % or less of Ti, 0.05 wt % or more and 0.3 wt % or less of Hf, 1.0 wt % or less of Nb and less than 3.0 wt % of Re with the remainder including Ni and unavoidable impurities. This Ni-based single crystal superalloy has a low Re content and also has excellent high-temperature strength, mainly creep strength.