Abstract: The present invention relates to alloys in which the essential constituent is aluminum, metal deposits produced from these alloys, substrates coated with these alloys and the applications of these alloys. The alloys of the present invention are characterized in thatthey have the following atomic composition (I):Al.sub.a Cu.sub.b Co.sub.b' (B,C).sub.c M.sub.d N.sub.e I.sub.f(I)a+b+b'+c+d+e+f=100, expressed as number of atoms, a.gtoreq.50, 0.ltoreq.b<14, 0.ltoreq.b'.ltoreq.22, 0<b+b'.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.5, 8.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.e.ltoreq.4, f.ltoreq.2, where M represents one or more elements chosen from Fe, Cr, Mn, Ni, Ru, Os, Mo, V, Mg, Zn and Pd; N represents one or more elements chosen from W, Ti, Zr, Hf, Rh, Nb, Ta, Y, Si, Ge and the rare earths; I represents the inevitable production impurities;and they contain at least 30% by mass of one or more quasicrystalline phases.

Abstract: A wear-resistant aluminum alloy for automobile parts, particularly for automobile engine and transmission parts requiring high strength, toughness, and wear-resistance, prepared by increasing the amount of silicon, copper, magnesium, and titanium, and decreasing the amount of zinc.

Abstract: Applications for aluminum alloys containing scandium with or without zirconium additions. Such modified aluminum alloys possess enhanced properties and exhibit improved processing characteristics, and, as such, are especially suited for use in recreational and athletic structures and components, and in certain aerospace, ground transportation and marine structures and components.

Abstract: An alloy of aluminum containing magnesium, silicon and optionally copper in amounts in percent by weight falling within one of the following ranges:(1) 0.4.ltoreq.Mg.ltoreq.0.8, 0.2.ltoreq.Si.ltoreq.0.5, 0.3.ltoreq.Cu.ltoreq.3.5;(2) 0.8.ltoreq.Mg.ltoreq.1.4, 0.2.ltoreq.Si.ltoreq.0.5, Cu.ltoreq.2.5; and(3) 0.4.ltoreq.Mg.ltoreq.1.0, 0.2.ltoreq.Si.ltoreq.1.4, Cu.ltoreq.2.0; said alloyhaving been formed into a sheet having properties suitable for automotive applications. The alloy may also contain at least one additional element selected from the group consisting of Fe in an amount of 0.4 percent by weight or less, Mn in an amount of 0.4 percent by weight or less, Zn in an amount of 0.3 percent by weight or less and a small amount of at least one other element, such as Cr, Ti, Zr and V.

Abstract: A method for assembling a structure using a filler alloy which includes aluminum and scandium. The method generally includes selecting parts for the structure which are formed from aluminum and/or an aluminum alloy and welding the same together with the aluminum-scandium filler alloy. Similar to the filler alloy, the parts may also include scandium. In one embodiment, the filler alloy and/or the parts further include zirconium. A method for assembling a bicycle frame is also provided. The method includes the steps of forming a first tube, at least a portion of which comprises scandium, forming a second tube, at least a portion of which comprises scandium, and joining the first and second tubes together. A number of aluminum-based alloys are also disclosed which possess enhanced properties. The alloys include scandium in combination with other alloying elements such as, for example, zirconium, copper, magnesium and silicon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aluminum base die casting alloy having substantially improved mechanical properties, and a method for making die cast products from the alloy. More particularly the improved aluminum based alloy comprises 2.5-4.0% by weight magnesium, 0.2-0.6% by weight manganese, 0.25-0.6% by weight iron, 0.2-0.45% by weight silicon, less than 0.003% by weight beryllium with the remainder being aluminum.

Abstract: AA 7000 series alloys having high mechanical strength and a process for obtaining them. The alloys contain, by weight, 7 to 13.5% Zn, 1 to 3.8% Mg, 0.6 to 2.7% Cu, 0 to 0.5% Mn, 0 to 0.4% Cr, 0 to 0.2% Zr, others up to 0.05% each and 0.15% total, and remainder Al. Either wrought or cast alloys can be obtained, and the specific energy associated with the DEA melting signal of the product is lower than 3 J/g.

Abstract: Weld filler alloys comprising aluminum, copper, lithium and, optionally, silver are disclosed which possess significantly improved fabricability and weldability. The weld filler alloys are free of magnesium and can be easily drawn into weld wire that is useful for welding aluminum-base alloys. Weldments made with the filler alloys exhibit highly improved mechanical, physical and corrosion resistance properties. The weld filler alloys may be used to weld cryogenic containers for space launch vehicles and the like.

Abstract: An improved high strength aluminum alloy product having good combinations of strength, toughness, corrosion resistance and the ability to be subjected in sheet or strip form to roll forming or shaping operations to produce elongate stringer or other aerospace structural reinforcing members. The alloy consists essentially of about 7.6 to 8.4% zinc, about 1.8 to 2.2% magnesium, about 2 to 2.6% copper and at least one element selected from zirconium, vanadium and hafnium present in a total amount not exceeding about 0.5%, preferably about 0.05 to 0.25% zirconium, the balance aluminum and incidental elements and impurities. The improved strip is preferably produced by homogenizing, hot rolling and thermally treating or annealing at about 750.degree. to 850.degree. F., preferably around 800.degree. F.

Abstract: Aluminum-base alloys containing Cu, Li, Zn and Mg are disclosed which possess highly desirable properties, such as relatively low density, high modulus, high strength/ductility combinations, strong natural aging response with and without prior cold work, and high artificially aged strength with and without prior cold work. In addition, the alloys possess good weldability, cryogenic properties, and elevated temperature properties. The alloys may comprise from about 3.5 to about 7 weight percent Cu, from about 0.1 to about 1.8 eight percent Li, from about 0.01 to about 4 weight percent Zn, from about 0.05 to about 3 weight percent Mg, from about 0.01 to about 2 weight percent grain refiner selected from Zr, Cr, Mn, Ti, Hf, V, Nb, B and TiB.sub.2, and the balance Al along with incidental impurities. Preferred alloys comprise from about 3.5 to 6.5 weight percent Cu, from about 0.5 to 1.8 weight percent Li, from about 0.3 to 2 weight percent Zn, from about 0.1 to 1.5 weight percent Mg, from about 0.05 to 0.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for the production of aluminum-copper-lithium alloys that exhibit improved strength and fracture toughness at cryogenic temperatures. Improved cryogenic properties are achieved by controlling the composition of the alloy, along with processing parameters such as the amount of cold-work and artificial aging. The ability to attain substantially equal or greater strength and fracture toughness at cryogenic temperature in comparison to room temperature allows for use of the alloys in cryogenic tanks for space launch vehicles and the like.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel aluminum alloy bearing which exhibits a more excellent fatigue resistance than conventional bearings even under such conditions of use as at a high temperature and under a high load. The aluminum alloy bearing has an aluminum bearing alloy layer containing, by weight, 1 to 10% Zn, 0.1 to 5% Cu, 0.05 to 3% Mg, 0.1 to 2% Mn, 0.1 to 5% Pb, 0.1 to 2% V, and 0.03 to 0.5% in total of Ti--B, and further may optionally contain not more than 8% Si, 0.05 to 0.5% Sr, and Ni, Co and Cr. The alloy may be bonded to a steel metal back sheet, and a surface layer may be formed on the surface of the bearing. By use of the composition of the alloy of the invention, the fatigue resistance of the aluminum alloy bearings has been improved, and such an improved bearing can fully achieve a bearing performance even under severe conditions of use as at high temperature and under a high load.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method manufacturing an aluminum alloy sheet comprising preparing an aluminum alloy ingot essentially consisting of 1.5 to 3.5% by weight of Mg, 0.3% to 1.0% by weight of Cu, 0.05 to 0.35% by weight of Si, 0.03 to 0.5% by weight of Fe, 0.005 to 0.15% by weight of Ti, 0.0002 to 0.05% by weight of B and a balance of Al, in which the ratio of Mg/Cu is in the range of 2 to 7, homogenizing the ingot in one step or in multiple steps, performed at a temperature within the range of 400.degree. to 580.degree. C., preparing an alloy sheet having a desired sheet thickness by subjecting the ingot to a hot rolling and a cold rolling, subjecting the alloy sheet to a heat treatment including heating the sheet up to a range of 500.degree. to 580.degree. C. at a heating rate of 3.degree. C./second or more, keeping it at the temperature reached for 0 to 60 seconds, and cooling at a cooling rate of 2.degree. C.

Abstract: An aluminium alloy sheet for various discs having good platability is described. The alloy consists essentially of 2 to 6 wt % of Mg, 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of Zn, 0.03 to 0.40 wt % of Cu, 0.01 to 0.30 wt % of Fe and the balance of Al.

Abstract: The present invention relates to alloys in which the essential constituent is aluminum, metal deposits produced from these alloys, substrates coated with these alloys and the applications of these alloys. The alloys of the present invention are characterized in that they have the following atomic composition: Al.sub.a Cu.sub.b Co.sub.b, (B,C).sub.c M.sub.d N.sub.e I.sub.f, a+b+b'+c+d+e+f=100, expressed as number of atoms, a.gtoreq.50, 0.ltoreq.b<14, 0.ltoreq.b'.ltoreq.22, 0<b+b'.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.c.ltoreq.5, 8.ltoreq.d.ltoreq.30, 0.ltoreq.e.ltoreq.4, f.ltoreq.2, where M represents one of more elements chosen from Fe, Cr, Mn, Ni, Ru, Os, Mo, V Mg, Zn and Pd; N represents one or more elements chosen from W, Ti, Zr, Hf, Rh, Nb, Ta, Y, Si, Ge and the rare earths; I represents the inevitable production impurities; and they contain at least 30% by mass of one or more quasicrystalline phases.

Abstract: Aluminum-base alloys in a peak-aged condition and magnesium-base alloys in the form of cast products and wrought products capable of having improved combinations of yield strength and fracture toughness are disclosed. The aluminum-base alloy products are comprised of 0.5 to 4.5 wt %. lithium, about 0.01 to 1 ppm Na, about 0.01 to 1 ppm K, less than 0.1 ppm Rb, less than 0.1 ppm Cs, and the remainder comprising aluminum. Aluminum-base alloy products in a peak-aged condition have: (i) a grain boundary region substantially free of liquid phase eutectics comprised of Na and K that form embrittlement phases at room temperature; and (ii) an increase in fracture toughness compared to an aluminum-lithium alloy having greater than 5 ppm aggregate alkali metal.

Abstract: There is provided an aluminum alloy sheet material having high strength as well as excellent formability, which consists essentially, by weight percent, of 4.5 to 6% Mg, 0.0005 to 1% rare earth elements, 0.001 to 0.15% Ti, 0.0001 to 0.004% B, 0.05 to 0.2% Fe, 0.05 to 0.1% Si, 0.0001 to 0.03% Be, and the balance of Al and inevitable impurities. The aluminum alloy sheet material may further contain at least one element selected from the group consisting of 0.05 to 0.3% Cu, 0.1 to 1% Zn and 0.05 to 0.2% Mn, if required.

Abstract: A low melting aluminum brazing alloy of about 15-25 wt. percent silver, about 15-25 wt. percent copper, about 1-5 wt. percent silicon, about 0-3 wt. percent zinc, about 0-2 wt. percent magnesium, about 0-2 wt. percent iron and the balance essentially aluminum and incidental impurities. Also, a brazing product of this alloy and a method of joining aluminum components using the brazing product.

Abstract: An aluminum-based alloy useful in aircraft and aerospace structures which has low density, high strength and high fracture toughness consists essentially of the following formula:Cu.sub.a Li.sub.b Mg.sub.c Ag.sub.d Zr.sub.e Al.sub.balwherein a, b, c, d, e and bal indicate the amount in wt. % of alloying components, and wherein 2.8<a<3.8, 0.80<b<1.3, 0.20<c<1.00, 0.20<d<1.00 and 0.08<e<0.40. Preferably, the copper and lithium components are controlled such that the combined copper and lithium content are kept below the solubility limit to avoid loss of fracture toughness during elevated temperature exposure. The relationship between the copper and lithium contents also should meet the following relationship:Cu (wt. %)+1.5 Li (wt. %)<5.4.

Abstract: An aluminum-based alloy composition having improved combinations of strength and fracture toughness consists essentially of 2.5-5.5 percent copper, 0.10-2.30 percent magnesium, with minor amounts of grain refining elements, dispersoid additions and impurities and the balance aluminum. The amounts of copper and magnesium are controlled such that the solid solubility limit for these elements in aluminum is not exceeded. The inventive alloy composition may also include 0.10-1.00 percent silver for improved mechanical properties. The alloys are useful as high strength, high fracture toughness components for aircraft and aerospace structural parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alloy metal horseshoe for a race horse. The objective of the invention is to provide an alloy metal horseshoe for a race horse, which is light in weight, of great expansibility and hardness, with high abrasion resistance, shock absorption and ductility, capable of being slightly modified to suit the form of the horsehoof at the time of fitting, and that can rationalize the manufacturing process with heat treatment omitted. The horseshoe used a metal alloy made by mixing and dissolving Si:0.05-0.10%, Fe:0.05-0.10%(WT), Cu:0.10-0.20%(WT), Mn:0.10-0.20%(WT), Mg:3.00-5.00%(WT), Cr:0.05-0.15%, Zn:0.05-0.10%, and Al:96.6-94.15%(WT) in an electric furnace.

Abstract: A cast aluminum alloy and tooling fixture fabricated therefrom is provided which can be produced in thicknesses up to 32.0 inches; and which has equiaxed grains, an ultimate tensile strength above 30,000 psi after annealing, is dimensionally stable, and is free from porosity. The alloy has a nominal composition of 3.0% copper, 2.2% zinc, 0.7% nickel, 1.0% magnesium, 1.2% iron, 0.3% manganese, and balance aluminum. The alloy is direct water chill cast followed by a stress relieving anneal.

Abstract: A rapidly solidified brazing alloy consists essentially of about 14 to 45 weight percent magnesium and 0 to 10 weight percent of at least one element selected from the group consisting of silicon, bismuth, strontium, lithium, copper, calcium, zinc and tin, the balance being aluminum and incidental impurities. The alloy has a microcrystalline structure containing uniformly distributed intermetallic particles. It has the form of a foil (liquidus temperature <570.degree. C.) and can be used to braze non-heat-treatable rapidly solidified Al-Fe-V-Si alloy foil, sheet, plate, and tubing to produce components such as deicing duct, overduct, radiator, heat exchanger, evaporator, honeycomb panel for elevated temperature applications.

Abstract: A method of producing an aluminum-based alloy product having improved exfoliation resistance and fracture toughness which comprises providing an aluminum-based alloy composition consisting essentially of about 5.5-10.0% by weight of zinc, about 1.75-2.6% by weight of magnesium, about 1.8-2.75% by weight of copper with the balance aluminum and other elements. The aluminum-based alloy is worked, heat treated, quenched and aged to produce a product having improved corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. The amounts of zinc, magnesium and copper are stoichiometrically balanced such that after precipitation is essentially complete as a result of the aging process, no excess elements are present. The method of producing the aluminum-based alloy product utilizes either a one- or two-step aging process in conjunction with the stoichiometrically balancing of copper, magnesium and zinc.

Abstract: An alloy product having improved combinations of strength, density, toughness and corrosion resistance, said alloy product consisting essentially of about 7.6 to 8.4% zinc, about 1.8 to 2.2% magnesium, about 2 to 2.6% copper and at least one element selected from zirconium, vanadium and hafnium present in a total amount not exceeding about 0.5%, preferably about 0.05 to 0.25% zirconium, the balance aluminum and incidential elements and impurities. The alloy product, suitable for aerospace applications, exhibits high yield strength, at least about 10% greater yield strength than its 7X50-T6 counterpart, with good toughness and corrosion resistance properties typically comparable to or better than those of its 7X50-T76 counterpart. Upper wing members made from this alloy typically have a yield strength over 84 ksi, good fracture toughness and an EXCO exfoliation resistance level of "EC" or better, typically "EB".

Abstract: Aluminum-base alloys containing Cu, Li, Zn, Mg and Ag are disclosed which possess highly desirable properties, such as relatively low density, high modulus, high strength/ductility combinations, strong natural aging response with and without prior cold work, and high artificially aged strength with and without prior cold work. In addition, the alloys possess good weldability, corrosion resistance, cryogenic properties, and elevated temperature properties. The alloys may comprise from about 1 to about 7 weight percent Cu, from about 0.1 to about 4 weight percent Li, from about 0.01 to about 4 weight percent Zn, from about 0.05 to about 3 weight percent Mg, from about 0.01 to about 2 weight percent Ag, from about 0.01 to about 2 weight percent grain refiner selected from Zr, Cr, Mn, Ti, Hf, V, Nb, B and TiB.sub.2, and the balance Al along with incidental impurities. Preferred alloys comprise from about 3.0-6.5 weight percent Cu, from about 0.5-2.6 weight percent Li, from about 0.

Abstract: An aluminum based alloy useful in aircraft and aerospace structures which has low density, high strength and high fracture toughness consists essentially of the following formula:Cu.sub.a Li.sub.b Mg.sub.c Ag.sub.d Zr.sub.e Al.sub.balwherein a, b, c, d, e and bal indicate the amount in wt. % of alloying components, and wherein 2.4<a<3.5, 1.35<b<1.8, 0.25<c<0.65, 0.25<d<0.65 and 0.08<e<0.25, and the alloy has a density of 0.0945 to 0.0960 lbs/in.sup.3. Preferably, the relationship between the copper and lithium components also meets the following tests:more preferably the relationship meets the following tests:6.5<a+2.5b<7.5, 2b-0.8<a<3.75b-1.9.

Abstract: An aluminum-lithium based alloy which comprises 10-20 wt. % silicon, 1.5-5.0 wt. % copper, 1.0-4.0 wt. % lithium, 0.45-1.5 wt. % magnesium, 0.01-1.3 wt. % iron, 0.01-0.5 wt. % manganese, 0.01-1.5 wt. % nickel, 0.01-1.5 wt. % zinc, 0.01-0.5 wt. % silver, 0.01-0.25 wt. % titanium and the balance aluminum. The alloy is utilized to cast high temperature assemblies including pistons which have a reduction in density and similar mechanical properties including tensile strengths to alloys presently used.

Abstract: In a fusion-metallurgical process of producing fine-grained hereogeneous, ductile alloys which contain Mg.sub.2 Si, the grain size of the Mg.sub.2 Si crystallites formed by primary solidification is kept below 30 .mu.m by doping the molten alloy with 0.05 to 2% by weight of phosphorus.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminum base alloy suitable for forming into a wrought product having improved combinations of strength, corrosion resistance and fracture toughness. The alloy is comprised of 0.2 to 5.0 wt. % Li, 0.05 to 6.0 wt. % Mg, at least 2.45 wt. % Cu, 0.01 to 0.16 wt. % Zr, 0.05 to 12 wt. % Zn, 0.5 wt. % max. Fe, 0.5 wt. % max. Si, the balance aluminum and incidental impurities.

Abstract: An aluminum base alloy suitable for forming into a wrought product having improved combinations of strength and fracture toughness is disclosed. The product is comprised of 0.2 to 3.0 wt. % Li, 0.1 to 3 wt. % Mg, 0.2 to 3 wt. % Cu, 5.1 to 12 wt. % Zn, 0.5 wt. % max. Fe, 0.5 wt. % max. Si, at least one of the elements selected from the group Cr, V, Hf, Mn, Ti, Ag, In and Zr, with Cr, V, Ti and Zr in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 wt. %; Hf and Mn up to 0.6 wt. % each, Ag in the range of 0.05 to 1 wt. % and in the range of 0.01 to 0.5 wt. %, the balance aluminum and incidental impurities.

Abstract: Novel aluminum alloy composition and process for producing aluminum rolled semifinished strip material having a grain structure with grain diameters less than about 11 um, and having less than about 5 vol. % of rod shaped intermetallic phases. The present process comprises the steps of homogenizing rolling ingots of the present alloys, hot-rolling and the cold-rolling the ingots without intermediate annealing, and finally annealing the cold-rolled bars having a thickness between about 40 and 250 um.

Abstract: A method for preparation of an aluminum based alloy composition comprising forming by spray deposition, a solid body having a composition comprising, by weight, 5.5 to 8.45% Zn, 2 to 3.5% Mg, 0.5 to 2.5% Cu, 0.1 to 0.5% Zr, 0.3 to 0.6% Cr, 0.3 to 1.1% Mn, up to 0.5% Fe, up to 0.5% Si, other elements <0.05% each, up to 0.15% total, and balance Al. The body is converted to a worked product at 300.degree. to 450.degree. C., optionally converted cold, and heat treated in a series of steps comprising dissolution, quenching and annealing in a T6 or T7 state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for forming a recrystallized forged product having low anisotropy or unrecrystallized forged products having high strength comprising providing a body of a lithium-containing aluminum base alloy comprised of 0.2 to 5 wt. % Li, 0.05 to 6 wt. % Mg, at least 2.45 wt. % Cu, 0.05 to 2 wt. % Zn, 0.5 wt. % max. Fe, 0.5 wt. % max. Si, at least one of the elements selected from the group consisting of Cr, V, Sc, Hf, Mn, Ag, In, Ti, Ni, Fe and Zr, with Cr, V, Ti and Zr in the range of 0.01 to 0.2 wt. %, Mn, Ni, Fe and Ag in the range of 0.01 to 1 wt. % and Hf, Sc and In in the range of 0.01 to 0.5 wt. %.

Abstract: The invention concerns an alloy based on Al and essentially containing Li, Cu, Mg and Zr as its chief elements. It has good cold deformation capability, particularly when sheets or strips are being cold rolled, and good damage resistance, that is to say essentially good resistance to fatigue and corrosion under tension, and good fracture toughness. The alloy is of the following composition, by weight: from 1.7 to 2.25% Li; from 1.0 to 1.5% Cu; from 1.0 to 1.8% Mg; from 0.04 to 0.15% Zr; up to 2% Zn; up to 0.15% Fe; up to 0.15% Si; up to 0.5% Mn; up to 0.25% Cr; others: each .ltoreq.0.05%, total .ltoreq.0.15%; remainder Al. The alloy can be used as a structural element, particularly in the aircraft and space industries.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy is prepared from an aluminum alloy powder having a composition of:lubricating componentPb: 3 to 15 Wt %;hardening componentSi: 1 to 12 Wt %;rainforcement componentone or more selected among Cu, Cr, Mg, Mn, NiZn, Fe and: 0.2 to 5.0 Wt %;and remainder of aluminum as principal material or matrix.To the aluminum alloy powder set forth above, powder state Pb in 3 to 12 Wt % is added. With the mixture of the aluminium alloy powder and Pb powder, a billet is formed. For the billet, extrustion process is performed in a extrusion ratio greater than or equal to 40. In the extruded block, Si particle dispersed in the aluminum matrix is in a grain size smaller than or equal to 12 .mu.m. Furthermore, at least of half of added Pb power particle is dispersed to have greater than or equal to 0.74 of circularity coefficient.

Abstract: An aluminum base alloy wrought product having an isotropic texture and a process for preparing the same is disclosed. The product has the ability to develop improved properties in the 45.degree. direction or more uniform properties throughout the thickness and in the short transverse direction in response to an aging treatment and is comprised of 0.2 to 5.0 wt. % Li, 0.05 to 6.0 wt. % Mg, at least 2.45 wt. % Cu, 0.1 to 1.0 wt. % Mn, 0.05 to 12 wt. % Zn, 0.5 wt. % max. Fe, 0.5 wt. % max. Si, the balance aluminum and incidental impurities. The product has imparted thereto, prior to a hot rolling step, a recrystallization effect to provide therein after hot rolling a metallurgical structure generally lacking intense work texture characteristics. After an aging step, the product has improved levels of properties in the 45.degree. direction or more uniform properties throughout the thickness and in the short transverse direction.

Abstract: The invention concerns aluminum based alloys of the 7000 series with a high Young'3 s modulus (E.gtoreq.74 GPa), high mechanical strength (R.sub.0.2 .gtoreq.530 MPa in the longitudinal direction), good tenacity (KIC, longitudinal direction .gtoreq.20 MPa.sqroot.m ), and good resistance to corrosion under tension (.sigma..gtoreq.250 MPa in the short transverse direction, durability .gtoreq.30 days ASTM standard G 38-73. The alloy according to the invention is of the following composition by weight: from 5.5 to 8.45% of Zr; from 2 to 3.5% Mg; from 0.5 to 2.5% up to 0.5% Fe; up to 0.5% Si; other elements .ltoreq.0.05% each; and up to 0.15% in all with 0.1.ltoreq.Zr.ltoreq.0.5% 0.3.ltoreq.Cr.ltoreq.0.6%; and 0.3.ltoreq.Mn.ltoreq.1.1%. It is preferably worked by the following process steps: a solid body of the composition claimed above is formed by spray deposition; the body is converted to a worked product, at from 300.degree. to 450.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed in an Al-based alloy for use as sliding material, superior in fatigue resistance and anti-seizure property consisting, by weight, of 1-10% Zn, 1-15% Si, 0.1-5% Cu, 0.1-5% Pb, 0.005-0.5% Sr, and the balance Al and incidental impurities.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy for magnetic disc substrate excellent in platability is disclosed, which is characterized in that not less than 0.010 wt. % and under 0.03 wt. % of Cu, not less than 2 wt. % and not more than 6 wt. % of Mg and not less than 0.05 wt. % and not more than 2.0 wt. % of Zn are contained, further one or more of over 0.01 wt. % and under 0.05 wt. % of Mn and over 0.01 wt. % and under 0.05 wt. % of Cr are contained, and, as impurity elements, Si, Fe, Ti and other individual unavoidable element are regulated to be not more than 0.1 wt. %, not more than 0.1 wt. %, not more than 0.02 wt. % and not more than 0.02 wt. %, respectively. Zr may be contained additionally in amounts of not less than 0.005 wt. % and under 0.05 wt. %.

Abstract: Aluminum and aluminum alloy melts are purified by removing entrained gaseous impurities and solid particulate impurities, primarily aluminum oxides, by bubbling a non-corrosive intimate mixture of sulfur hexafluoride in an inert gas. Magnesium levels, if present, are not significantly reduced. The process is reliable and the gas mixture safe for aluminum purifying operations and procedures.

Abstract: Aluminium alloys particularly useful as sacrificial anodes and processes for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The alloys of the invention exhibit a range of superior properties enabling high performance and reliability under a wide range of environmental conditions.

Abstract: An aluminum base alloy suitable for forming into a wrought product having improved combinations of strength and fracture toughness is provided. The alloy is comprised of 0.2 to 5.0 wt. % Li, 0.05 to 6.0 wt. % Mg, 0.2 to 5.0 wt. % Cu, 0 to 2.0 wt. % Mn, 0 to 1.0 wt. % Zr, 0.05 to 12.0 wt. % Zn, 0.05 to 1.0 wt. % Hf, 0.5 wt. % max. Fe, 0.5 wt. % max. Si, the balance aluminum and incidental impurities.

Abstract: A weld filler material for fusion welding of high strength aluminum alloys, especially alloys of the AlZnMgCu type, contains4.1-6.5% of zinc,4.0-6.0% of magnesium,0.3-0.6% of copper,0.3-0.5% of manganese,at most 0.1% of titanium,at most 0.3% of chromium,at most 0.3% of zirconium,at most 0.1% of silicon andat most 0.3% of iron,the remainder being aluminum of commercial purity. The formation of cracks in the region of the weld seam can be prevented by means of the weld filler material.

Abstract: A welding alloy is disclosed for welding together an aluminum-lithium alloy to provide a weld characterized by insensitivity to weld cracking, good resistance to weld corrosion, and the ability to develop high weld strength during subsequent aging. The welding alloy consists essentially of an aluminum base alloy containing from about 4.5 to about 6.5 wt. % Cu, from about 0.2 to about 1.5 wt. % Mg, from about 0.8 to about 2.5 wt. % Li, and from about 0.07 to about 0.20 wt. % Ti; with the following maximum amounts of specific impurities: about 0.15 wt. % Si, about 0.30 wt. % Fe, about 0.3 wt. % Zn, and about 0.3 wt. % Mn; the balance consisting essentially of aluminum and not more than about 0.15 wt. % max. total of other impurities.

Abstract: An alluminum alloy composition represented by the following general formula (I):Al.sub.a Mg.sub.b Ni.sub.c Mn.sub.d Si.sub.e Cu.sub.f Fe.sub.g Ti.sub.h Zn.sub.i B.sub.k Zr.sub.l (I)whereinb=about 2-8 wt %c=0--about 7 wt %d=0--about 3.0 wt %e=0--about 1.0 wt %f=0--about 1.0 wt %g=0--about 0.5 wt %h=0--about 0.3 wt %i=0--about 0.3 wt %j=0--about 0.1 wt %k=0--about 0.1 wt % andl=0--about 0.3 wt %; provided thatc+d.gtoreq.about 0.5 wt %, anda is balance.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy for the substrate of magnetic disk is disclosed, wherein 2 to 6 wt % of Mg and further either one or two of Cu within a range of 0.12 to 2.0 wt % and Zn within a range of 0.28 to 7.0 wt % are contained, and the remainder comprises of Al and inevitable impurities.

Abstract: An Al-alloy containing Si, Fe, Cu and Mg and at least one of Mn and Co in the basic composition range of 8.0.ltoreq.Si.ltoreq.30.0 wt. %, 2.0.ltoreq.Fe.ltoreq.33.0 wt. %, 0.8.ltoreq.Cu.ltoreq.7.5 wt. %, 0.3.ltoreq.Mg.ltoreq.3.5 wt. %, 0.5.ltoreq.Mn.ltoreq.5.0 wt. % and/or 0.5.ltoreq.Co.ltoreq.3.0 wt. %, provided in a powder state. A sindered member formed of these Al-alloys displays high strength, excellent heat-resistivity and stress corrosion cracking resistivity. A structural member made of the sintered Al-alloy is manufactured through the steps of subjecting a powder press-shaped body formed at a temperature of 350.degree. C. or lower and at a pressure of 1,5.about.5.0 ton/cm to hot extrusion working at a temperature of 300.degree..about.400.degree. C. to form a raw material for forging, and then forge shaping the raw material at a temperature of 300.degree..about.495.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aluminum-lithium alloy containing a predetermined amount of lanthanides which provides the alloy with an improved combination of strength and fracture toughness relative to a baseline alloy not containing lanthanides but otherwise having the alloy's composition.

Abstract: In order to manufacture high-strength high-elasticity Al alloys suitable for constructive machine parts and for terminal equipment parts for electronic devices, alloys consisting by wt % of 3.2.about.8.0% Zn, 1.2.about.4.5% Mg, 0.2.about.1.5% Cu, 0.1.about.1.2% Mn, 0.1.about.0.5% Cr, 0.005.0.2% B, 0.2.about.1.0% Be, 0.1.about.1.2% Ni and/or Co, 0.05.about.1.2% Zr and/or Hf, 0.05.about.3.0% Ag, and balance Al and unavoidable impurities, are subjected to nitriding treatment in molten state before being cast into ingots, and the ingot which is formed by plastic working is subjected to solution treatment followed by age-hardening treatment to increase strength and elasticity.