Abstract: The present invention relates to a metallic coating to be deposited on gas turbine engine components. The metallic coating comprises up to 18 wt % cobalt, 3.0 to 18 wt % chromium, 5.0 to 15 wt % aluminum, 0.1 to 1.0 wt % yttrium, up to 0.6 wt % hafnium, up to 0.3 wt % silicon, 3.0 to 10 wt % tantalum, up to 9.0 wt % tungsten, 1.0 to 6.0 wt % rhenium, up to 10 wt % molybdenum, and the balance nickel.

Abstract: A nickel-base alloy consists of, by weight, about 15.0 to about 17.0% chromium, about 7.0 to about 10.0% cobalt, about 1.0 to about 2.5% molybdenum, about 2.0 to about 3.2% tungsten, about 0.6 to about 2.5% columbium, less than 1.5% tantalum, about 3.0 to about 3.9% aluminum, about 3.0 to about 3.9% titanium, about 0.005 to about 0.060% zirconium, about 0.005 to about 0.030% boron, about 0.07 to about 0.15% carbon, the balance nickel and impurities. Preferably, columbium is present in an amount greater than tantalum. Tantalum can be essentially absent from the alloy, i.e., only at impurity levels.

Abstract: A nickel based superalloy composition comprising about 16.5 to about 20.5 weight % Co, about 9.5 to about 12.5 weight % Cr, about 1.8 to about 3.2 weight % Mo, about 4.25 to about 6.0 weight % W, about 3.0 to about 4.2 weight % Al, about 3.0 to about 4.4 weight % Ti, about 1.0 to about 2.0 weight % Ta, about 0.6 to about 1.8 weight % Nb, about 0.01 to about 0.08 weight % C, about 0.01 to about 0.06 weight % B, and about 0.04 to about 0.15 weight % Zr, balance Ni.

Abstract: A nickel-based superalloy containing 12.0 to 16.0% by weight of Cr, 4.0 to 9.0% by weight of Co, 3.4 to 4.6% by weight of Al, 0.5 to 1.6% by weight of Nb, 0.05 to 0.16% by weight of C, 0.005 to 0.025% by weight of B, and at least one of Ti, Ta and Mo. Amounts of Ti, Ta and Mo are ones calculated by the equations (1) and (2), wherein TiEq is 4.0 to 6.0 and MoEq is 5.0 to 8.0. TiEq=Ti % by weight+0.5153×Nb % by weight+0.2647×Ta % by weight  (1) MoEq−Mo % by weight+0.5217×W % by weight+0.5303×Ta % by weight+1.

Abstract: A nickel-base alloy consists of, by weight, about 15.0 to about 17.0% chromium, about 7.0 to about 10.0% cobalt, about 1.0 to about 2.5% molybdenum, about 2.0 to about 3.2% tungsten, about 0.6 to about 2.5% columbium, less than 1.5% tantalum, about 3.0 to about 3.9% aluminum, about 3.0 to about 3.9% titanium, about 0.005 to about 0.060% zirconium, about 0.005 to about 0.030% boron, about 0.07 to about 0.15% carbon, the balance nickel and impurities. Preferably, columbium is present in an amount greater than tantalum. Tantalum can be essentially absent from the alloy, i.e., only at impurity levels.

Abstract: A nickel-chromium-molybdenum-copper alloy that is resistant to sulfuric acid and wet process phosphoric acid contains in weight percent 30.0 to 35.0% chromium, 5.0 to 7.6% molybdenum, 1.6 to 2.9% copper, up to 1.0% manganese, up to 0.4% aluminum, up to 0.6% silicon, up to 0.06% carbon, up to 0.13% nitrogen, up to 5.1% iron, up to 5.0% cobalt, with the balance nickel plus impurities.

Abstract: A free-cutting Ni-base heat-resistant alloy excellent in the high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance was proposed. The alloy contains Ni as a major component, 0.01 to 0.3 wt % of C and 14 to 35 wt % of Cr, and further contains at least one element selected from Ti, Zr and Hf in a total amount of 0.1 to 6 wt %, and S in an amount of 0.015 to 0.5 wt %. The alloy has dispersed in the matrix thereof a machinability improving compound phase, where such phase contains any one of Ti, Zr and Hf as a major constituent of the metal elements, essentially contains C and either S or Se as a binding component for such metal elements. The alloy also satisfies the relations of WTi+0.53WZr+0.27WHf>2WC+0.75WS and WC>0.37WS, where WTi represents Ti content (wt %), WZr represents Zr content (wt %), WHf represents Hf content (wt %), WC represents C content (wt %) and WS represents S content (wt %).

Abstract: A nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy that is thermally stable and resistant to wet process phosphoric acid and chloride induced localized attack contains in weight percent 31.0 to 34.5% chromium, 7.0 to 10.0% molybdenum, up to 0.2% nitrogen, up to 3.0% iron, up to 1.0% manganese, up to 0.4% aluminum, up to 0.75% silicon, up to 0.1% carbon with the balance nickel plus impurities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nickel-base superalloy. The alloy according to the invention 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, 1.3-1.4 Ti, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.11-0.15 Hf, 200-750, preferably 200-300 ppm of C, 50-400, preferably 50-100 ppm of B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. It is distinguished by very good castability and a high resistance to oxidation.

Abstract: A nickel-base alloy includes, in weight percent, up to about 0.10 percent carbon; about 12 up to about 20 percent chromium; up to about 4 percent molybdenum; up to about 6 percent tungsten, wherein the sum of molybdenum and tungsten is at least about 2 percent and not more than about 8 percent; about 5 up to about 12 percent cobalt; up to about 14 percent iron; about 4 percent up to about 8 percent niobium; about 0.6 percent up to about 2.6 percent aluminum; about 0.4 percent up to about 1.4 percent titanium; about 0.003 percent up to about 0.03 percent phosphorous; about 0.003 percent up to about 0.015 percent boron; nickel; and incidental impurities. The sum of atomic percent aluminum and atomic percent titanium is from about 2 to about 6 percent, the ratio of atomic percent aluminum to atomic percent titanium is at least about 1.5, and the atomic percent of aluminum plus titanium divided by the atomic percent of niobium equals about 0.8 to about 1.3.

Abstract: A welding material composition, which is a nickel based super alloy having &ggr;′ phase and chromium carbides precipitated. The composition comprising 18 to 25% by weight of Co, 15 to 20% by weight of Cr, 1.5 to 5.5% by weight of Al, 5 to 14% by weight of W, 0.05 to 0.15% by weight of C, 0 to 0.02% by weight of B, 0 to 1% by weight of at least one of Ta, Nb, Ti, Mo, Re and Fe, 0 to 0.5% by weight of at least one of V, Zr, rare earth elements and Y, 0 to 1% by weight of Mn, 0 to 0.5% by weight of Si, and the balance being Ni.

Abstract: A Ni-base heat resistant alloy excellent in weldability and strength at elevated temperatures and suited for use in manufacturing cracking furnace tubes and reformer furnace tubes to be used in ethylene plants as well as a welded joint therefor is provided. The alloy of the invention is a Ni-base heat-resistant alloy, which comprises C: not more than 0.1%, Si: not more than 2%, Mn: not more than 2%, P: not more than 0.025%, S: not more than 0.005%, N: not more than 0.04%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 2.1 to less than 4.5%, and Mo: 2.5 to 15% or W: 2.5 to 9% or Mo and W: 2.5 to 15% in total, and satisfies the relation (1) given below: (104Si+1980P+1980S+9Al+15Ti+11Nb+1.8W+11600B)≦{1.

Abstract: A fusion weldable superalloy containing 0.005-0.5 wt. % scandium. In one embodiment, the superalloy may have a composition similar to IN-939 alloy, but having added scandium and having only 0.005-0.040 wt. % zirconium. A gas turbine component may be formed by an investment casting of such a scandium-containing superalloy, and may include a fusion weld repaired area. A scandium-containing nickel-based superalloy coated with an MCrAlY bond coat will have improved cyclic oxidation resistance due to the sulfur-gettering effect of the scandium.

Abstract: A Ni-base alloy which has excellent resistance to permanent set at high temperature and which can be produced at low cost, a heat-resistant spring made of the Ni-base alloy, and a process for producing the spring. The Ni-base alloy of the present invention consists of 0.01 to 0.15 mass % of C, 2.0 mass % or less of Si, 2.5 mass % or less of Mn, 12 to 25 mass % of Cr, 5.0 mass % or less of Mo and/or 5.0 mass % or less of W on condition that Mo+W/2 does not exceed 5.0 mass % or less, 1.5 to 3.5 mass % of Ti, 0.7 to 2.5 mass % of Al, 20 mass % or less of Fe, and the balance of Ni and unavoidable impurities. The ratio of Ti/Al in terms of atomic percentage ranges from 0.6 to 1.5 and the total content of Ti and Al ranges from 4.0 to 8.5 atomic %.

Abstract: A Ni-base heat resistant alloy excellent in weldability and strength at elevated temperatures and suited for use in manufacturing cracking furnace tubes and reformer furnace tubes to be used in ethylene plants as well as a welded joint therefor is provided. The alloy of the invention is a Ni-base heat-resistant alloy, which comprises C: not more than 0.1%, Si: not more than 2%, Mn: not more than 2%, P: not more than 0.025%, S: not more than 0.005%, N: not more than 0.04%, Cr: 10 to 30%, Al: 2.1 to less than 4.5%, and Mo: 2.5 to 15% or W: 2.5 to 9% or Mo and W: 2.

Abstract: High molybdenum, corrosion-resistant alloys are provided with greatly increased thermal stability by controlling the atom concentrations to be NiaMobXcYdZe, where: a is between about 73 and 77 atom percent b is between about 18 and 23 atom percent X is one or more required substitutional alloying elements selected from Groups VI, VII and VIII of the Periodic Table and c does not exceed about 5 atom percent for any one element, Y is one or more optional substitutional alloying elements which may be present and d does not exceed about one atom percent for any one element, Z is one or more interstitial elements and e is as low as possible, not exceeding about 0.2 atom percent in total; and the sum of c and d is between about 2.5 and 7.5 atom percent.

Abstract: A cast nickel-base superalloy component (10) is made having a composition containing small amounts of both boron and zirconium which are effective in combination to provide increased weldability, where such alloy is adapted for welding by weld (18) to a second superalloy piece, where the two pieces are firmly bonded together and have a Sigmajig transverse stress value (16) greater than 137.9 million Newtons per square meter.

Abstract: The C-type nickel base alloys of the type containing significant amounts of chromium (about 16 to 25%) and molybdenum (about 12 to 18%) may be improved by adding small but critical amounts of copper (about 1 to 3.5%) which their general corrosion resistance to a wide range of both oxidizing and non-oxidizing industrial media.

Abstract: A nickel, chromium, iron alloy for use in producing weld deposits. The alloy comprises, in weight percent, about 27 to 31.5 chromium; about 7 to 11 iron; about 0.005 to 0.05 carbon; less than about 1.0 manganese, preferably 0.30 to 0.95 manganese; about 0.60 to 0.95 niobium; less than 0.50 silicon, preferably 0.10 to 0.30 silicon; 0.01 to 0.35 titanium; 0.01 to 0.25 aluminum; less than 0.20 copper; less than 1.0 tungsten; less than 1.0 molybdenum; less than 0.12 cobalt; less than 0.10 tantalum; less than about 0.10 zirconium, preferably 0.002 to 0.10 zirconium; less than about 0.01 sulfur; less than about 0.01 boron, preferably 0.001 to 0.01 boron; less than about 0.02 phosphorous; and balance nickel and incidental impurities.

Abstract: A novel Ni3Al-based alloy exhibits strengths and hardness in excess of the standard base alloy IC-221M at temperatures of up to about 1000° C. The alloy is useful in tool and die applications requiring such temperatures, and for structural elements in engineering systems exposed to such temperatures.

Abstract: Machineable nickel base alloy casting, consisting essentially of, in weight %, about 12.5% to 15% Cr, about 9.00% to 10.00% Co, about 3.70% to 4.30% Mo, about 3.70% to 4.30% W, about 2.80% to 3.20% Al, about 4.80% to 5.20% Ti, about 0.005% to 0.02% B, up to about 0.10% Zr, and balance essentially Ni and carbon below about 0.08 weight % to improve machinability while retaining alloy strength properties after appropriate heat treatment.

Abstract: A low noise magnetic recording medium having a high coercive force and adapted for use with a MR head. The magnetic recording medium comprises a non-magnetic substrate having thereon a first non-magnetic underlayer and a magnetic layer comprising a Co alloy provided on the non-magnetic underlayer. The non-magnetic underlayer comprises an alloy represented by the formula: (Ni50Al)100−XMX, wherein M is one of Cr (X=1-40 at %), Mo (X=1-50 at %), W (X=1-60 at %), V (X=1-35 at %), Zr (X=1-25 at %), Nb (X=1-35 at %) and Pd (X=1-25 at %), and when M includes two or more of Cr, Mo, W, V, Zr, Nb and Pd, X is from 1 to 60 at %.

Abstract: Provided is a process for improving alloy properties which can improve the high-temperature ductility of a Ni-base heat-resisting alloy while maintaining its excellent high-temperature strength and weldability.

Abstract: An austenitic Ni-based alloy with improved workability, good corrosion resistance and good structure stability useful as heat exchanger tubing in sulphur-, chloride- or alkaline-containing environments. The material has an austenitic structure which contains in weight-% up to 0.025% C, 20-27% Cr, 8-12% Mo, up to 0.5% Si, up to 0.5% Mn, up to 0.3% Al, up to 0.1% N, 3-15% Fe, up to 0.5% Ti, up to 0.5% Nb, the remainder being Ni and usual impurities.

Abstract: An article that is used to transport a hot oxidizing gas, in particular a flue gas in a gas turbine, has a surface acted upon by the gas. This surface is formed by an alloy which has 10 to 40 wt. % chrome, 1 to 20 wt. % gallium and optionally other specific elements in a base including at least one element from the group of iron, cobalt and nickel. In the alloy the gallium replaces aluminum and/or silicon. The alloy is deposited especially as a protective layer on a superalloy substrate and optionally coated with a gas-permeable ceramic layer.

Abstract: An intermetallic nickel-aluminum base alloy has a microstructure which predominantly includes the binary phase NiAl and further contains the elements chromium and tantalum. The content of the elements chromium and tantalum is in total at most 12 atom %. Preferred contents ranges are 0.3 to 3.8 atom % tantalum and 1.0 to 9.0 atom % chromium. The intermetallic nickel-aluminum base alloy is distinguished in particular by high oxidation resistance at high temperatures, such as for example 1350.degree. C. It is therefore suitable for producing components which are exposed to a high long term temperature stress such as, for example, gas turbine blades. Depending on requirements, additional layers protecting against oxidation can be dispensed with due to the high oxidation resistance.

Abstract: A wear resistant copper alloy composition which includes:______________________________________ Component (% by weight) ______________________________________ Zn 20 to 40 Al 2 to 11 at least one iron family metal 1 to 5 selected from Fe, Ni, and Co Ti 0.1 to 4 Component X, which is at least one Mn = 0.01 to less than 0.1 of Mn or S, in the amounts S = 0.0005 to 0.01 indicated Cu (with unavoidable impurities) balance. ______________________________________The copper alloy, which contains as an optional component Mg (from 0.01 to 0.5% by weight), is particularly suitable for manufacturing synchronizer rings in automatic transmissions for internal combustion engines.

Abstract: Improved biocompatible liquid delivery compositions, which are useful for the formation of sustained release delivery systems for active agents, are provided. The compositions include liquid formulations of a biocompatible polymer or prepolymer in combination with a controlled release component. The controlled release component includes an active agent. These compositions may be introduced into the body of a subject in liquid form which then solidify or cure in situ to form a controlled release implant or a film dressing. The liquid delivery compositions may also be employed ex situ to produce a controlled release implant. Methods of forming a controlled release implant and employing the liquid formulations in the treatment of a subject are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dry, stable compositions which can be reconstituted to form pharmaceutical or cosmetic emulsions, and to methods for making such compositions. An emulsion is formed from about 0.2 to 25 weight percent of a first component of an oil, about 0.1 to 5 weight percent of a second component of an emulsifier, about 0.25 to 25 weight percent of a cryoprotectant of an amino compound, such as one or more amino acids, peptides or protein hydrolysates, and an aqueous component, wherein the amino compound is present in an amount that is equal to or greater than that of the first component. Optionally, a co-emulsifier, a suspension agent, a preservative, an antioxidant and a drug can be added to these emulsions. Thereafter, the emulsion is lyophilized to form dry compositions that have from about 40 to about 90 weight percent of the amino compound; from about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent of the emulsifier; and from about 0.2 to about 40 weight percent of the oily component.

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 nickel-based alloy which is excellent not only in anti-corrosion properties but also in workability is disclosed. The alloy contains 15 to 35 weight % of chromium; 6 to 24 weight % of molybdenum; wherein the sum of chromium plus molybdenum is no greater than 43 weight %; 1.1 to 8 weight % of tantalum; and balance nickel and unavoidable impurities. The alloy may optionally include no greater than 0.1 weight % of nitrogen; no greater than 0.3 weight % of magnesium, no greater than 3 weight % of manganese, no greater than 0.3 weight % of silicon, no greater than 0.1 weight % of carbon, no greater than 6 weight % of iron, no greater than 0.1 weight % of zirconium, no greater than 0.01 weight % of calcium, no greater than 1 weight % of niobium, no greater than 4 weight % of tungsten, no greater than 4 weight % of copper, no greater than 0.8 weight % of titanium, no greater than 0.8 weight % of aluminum, no greater than 5 weight % of cobalt, no greater than 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to an austenitic nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy having high resistance to general corrosion, crevice, pitting and stress crack corrosion and also intercrystalline corrosion, consisting of (in % by weight):carbon: up to 0.01%silicon: up to 0.05%manganese: up to 0.50%phosphorus: up to 0.020%sulphur: up to 0.010%chromium: 14.0 to 18.0%molybdenum: 14.0 to 18.0%cobalt: up to 2.0%tungsten: up to 0.5%calcium 0.001 to 0.010%magnesium: 0.001 to 0.020%aluminium: 0.05 to 0.30%nitrogen: up to 0.02%iron: up to 3.0%copper: up to 0.5%titanium: up to 0.01%residue nickel and usual impurities due to melting, the sum of the contents (carbon+silicon+titanium) being limited to 0.05% at the most, and the sum of the elements (calcium+magnesium+aluminium) being adjusted within the limits 0.055 to 0.33%.

Abstract: A process is provided for welding a gamma-prime precipitation-strengthened nickel base superalloy by heating the weld area and adjacent region to a ductile temperature, welding while maintaining the entire weld area and adjacent region at the ductile temperature and holding the weldment, weld area and adjacent region at the ductile temperature until the entire weld has solidified. The ductile temperature is above the aging temperature but below the incipient melting temperature of the superalloy.

Abstract: A NiAl nickel aluminide alloyed with yttrium, optionally gallium, and an element selected from the group consisting of chromium, molybdenum and combinations thereof, having improved room temperature ductility and plastic strain. NiAl nickel aluminide intermetallics alloyed with no more than about 5 atomic percent of additional elements have significantly improved room temperature ductility over conventional unalloyed beta phase nickel aluminides or beta phase nickel aluminides alloyed with higher percentages of additional elements. The NiAl nickel aluminide comprises, in atomic percent, at least 50% nickel, about 0.01% to about 0.25% yttrium, about 0 to about 0.15% gallium, about 0.05% to about 4% of an element selected from the group consisting of chromium, molybdenum and combinations thereof, and balance from about 40% to about 49.85% aluminum and trace impurities.

Abstract: An article exhibiting superior mechical properties and resistance to oxidation corrosion at elevated temperatures as described. The article has particular utility in gas turbine engines and is comprised of a nickel base superalloy consisting essentially of 3-10% Cr, 12.1-16% Co, 1.0-1.9% Mo, 3-10% W, 0-5% Re, 4-7% Al, 0-1.5% Ti, 0-8% Ta, 0.5-3% Hf, 0-2% Cb, 0-1% V, 0.02-0.12% Zr, 0.03-0.2% C, 0.005-0.25% B, 0-0.15% of an oxygen active element such as yttrium, balance essentially nickel. This composition is melted and directionally solidified in columnar grain form to provide useful articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nickel-base alloy for use under "super oxidizing" environments, for example, concentrated sulfuric acid, fuming nitric acid, chromium acid and mixtures containing chromic acid. The alloy has good strength and may be precipitation hardened. Its thermal stability and weldability are excellent. The alloy has a high degree of resistance to pitting. A nominal composition contains, in percent by weight, about 20 chromium, about 2 copper, about 2 iron, about 2 molybdenum, about 5 silicon and the balance nickel plus normal impurities.

Abstract: A mechanically alloyed composition of matter or alloy containing 30-40% chromium, 5-25% cobalt, 0.5-10% iron, 0.2-0.6% aluminum, 0.3-1.2% titanium, up to 0.15% carbon, about 0.2-1% yttria, up to about 0.3% nitrogen, the % titanium being at least about 1.4 times the % nitrogen, minor amounts of optional elements, the balance being essentially nickel. The consolidated and hot worked alloy with coarse grains produced by heat treatment at about 1300.degree. C. is useful in service requiring hot strength along with extraordinary resistance to oxidation, sulfidation and hot corrosive media. Specific utilization of the alloy of the invention is contemplated in handling molten glass and in utensils adapted to be used in contact with molten glass, e.g. spinners.

Abstract: A nickel-based glassy alloy composition including Mo and one or more of Nb, Ta, and Zr, exhibiting high hardness and high crystallization temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a nickel-base alloy eminently suited for use as a welding filler material. The alloy contains over 40% molybdenum with an effective content of silicon to provide a valuable combination of engineering properties which includes the combination of high strength, excellent corrosion resistance and welding characteristics. Commercial production of the alloy may be in many forms, for example, castings, powder metallurgy articles, wrought products and the like. A typical alloy of this invention contains about 42% molybdenum, 0.25% silicon and the balance nickel plus modifying elements and impurities.

Abstract: An oxidation resistant nickel-chromium based alloy possessing good stress rupture characteristics at elevated temperature and, in addition to nickel and chromium, containing correlated percentages of aluminum, titanium, nitrogen, carbon, etc.

Abstract: A heat-resistant alloy having excellent properties at high temperatures and useful for producing exhaust valves, comprises, in weight %, not more than 0.10% C, not more than 2.0% Si, not more than 2.0% Mn, from 35 to 50% Ni, from 17 to 25% Cr, from 3.2 to 5% Mo, from 2.0 to 3.2% Ti, from 0.5 to 1.5% Al, with the balance consisting essentially of Fe, wherein the weight ratio of Ti/Al is not more than 5/1. The alloy may further comprise at least one of B, Ca, and Mg, and/or at least one of Nb and Ta.

Abstract: This invention relates to the thermal and wear resistant, tough alloy at elevated temperatures. The alloy consists essentially of carbon, chromium, iron, titanium, aluminum, tungsten, molybdenum, silicon, manganese, cobalt and balance nickel, further the alloy includes optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, niobium and tantalum, further the alloy includes optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, niobium and tantalum, further the alloy includes optionally at least one selected from the group consisting of boron and zirconium. The alloy according to this invention are widely utilized to serve as the alloy for build-up weld and for guide shoe used in the hot rolling apparatus for fabricating seamless steel pipe.

Abstract: A corrosion and wear resistant nickel based alloy having unique high molybdenum content with additions of bismuth and tin or bismuth, tin and antimony dispersed as second phase particles. The resulting alloy is particularly suited for wear ring applications in pumps for corrosive fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel nickel-base single crystal alloy compositions consisting essentially of, by weight, about 8.0-14.0% chromium, 1.5-6.0% cobalt, 0.5-2.0% molybdenum, 3.0-10.0% tungsten, 2.5-7.0% titanium, 2.5-7.0% aluminum, 3.0-6.0% tantalum and the balance nickel.A combination of thermal treatment and coating of the novel alloys to enhance their mechanical properties is also disclosed.

Abstract: New nickel alloys are described which are useful for eyeglass frames, which alloys in addition to good resistance to corrosion also have good workability properties. They contain 5 to 20 percent copper and 5 to 30 percent zinc. Optionally, they can also be alloyed in small amounts other metals such as manganese, silicon, beryllium, cobalt, aluminum, niobium, tantalum, or titanium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hard wear resistant nickel based alloy including a carbide-former, preferably niobium, and essentially cobalt free but which has similar properties to cobalt, chromium, tungsten, carbon alloys. Typically the alloy has a composition, in parts by weight, Cr-34 C-1.2, Mo-10, Fe-3, Si-1, Nb-3, Ni-balance. The alloys of the invention are suitable for surface or welding consumables, and as articles for making hardfacing depositions.

Abstract: An alloy useful for manufacturing high strength oil-well casing, tubing and drill pipes for use in oil-well operations is disclosed. The alloy exhibits improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in the H.sub.2 S--CO.sub.2 --Cl.sup.- environment, which comprises the following alloy composition:______________________________________ C: .ltoreq. 0.1% Si: .ltoreq. 1.0% Mn: 3-20% P: .ltoreq. 0.030% S: .ltoreq. 0.005% N: 0-0.30% sol. Al .ltoreq. 0.5% Ni: 20-60% Cr: 15-35% Mo: 0-12% W: 0-24% Cr(%) + 10 Mo(%) + 5 W(%) .gtoreq. 50% 1/2 Mn(%) + Ni(%) .gtoreq. 25% 1.5% .ltoreq. Mo(%) + 1/2 W(%) .ltoreq. 12% Cu: 0-2.0% Co: 0-2.0% Rare Earths: 0-0.10% Y: 0-0.20% Mg: 0-0.10% Ti: 0-0.5% Ca: 0-0.10% Fe and incidental impurities: balance.