Abstract: A carbothermic reduction method is provided for reducing a La-, Ce-, MM-, and/or Y-containing oxide in the presence of carbon and a source of a reactant element comprising Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, As, Sb, Bi, and/or P to form an intermediate alloy material including a majority of La, Ce, MM, and/or Y and a minor amount of the reactant element. The intermediate material is useful as a master alloy for in making negative electrode materials for a metal hydride battery, as hydrogen storage alloys, as master alloy additive for addition to a melt of commercial Mg and Al alloys, steels, cast irons, and superalloys; or in reducing Sm2O3 to Sm metal for use in Sm—Co permanent magnets.

Abstract: A nickel-titanium-rare earth (Ni—Ti-RE) alloy comprises nickel at a concentration of from about 35 at. % to about 65 at. %, a rare earth element at a concentration of from about 1.5 at. % to about 15 at. %, boron at a concentration of up to about 0.1 at. %, with the balance of the alloy being titanium. In addition to enhanced radiopacity compared to binary Ni—Ti alloys and improved workability, the Ni—Ti-RE alloy preferably exhibits superelastic behavior. A method of processing a Ni—Ti-RE alloy includes providing a nickel-titanium-rare earth alloy comprising nickel at a concentration of from about 35 at. % to about 65 at. %, a rare earth element at a concentration of from about 1.5 at. % to about 15 at. %, the balance being titanium; heating the alloy in a homogenization temperature range below a critical temperature; and forming spheroids of a rare earth-rich second phase in the alloy while in the homogenization temperature range.

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

Abstract: Solid waste of metallic or plastic composition is cleansed of contaminants by solvent extraction using a combination of primary solvent and co-solvents that may be pressurized and heated to above the critical state. The process is particularly applicable to the remediation of solids contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls. Contamination can be reduced to less than two parts per million (by weight).

Abstract: Metal alloys for dental porcelain fusing and dental prosthetic appliances are provided. The metal alloy includes: gold (Au) in an amount that is greater than 0 and equal to or smaller than 35 weight %; silver (Ag) in an amount of 5 to 35 weight %; indium (In) in an amount of 6 to 40 weight %; palladium (Pd) in an amount of 30 to 70 weight %; and at least one element selected from the group consisting of boron (B), germanium (Ge), zirconium (Zr), silicon (Si) and iron (Fe) in a total amount that is greater than 0 and equal to or smaller than 5.0 weight %.

Abstract: A brazing alloy for bonding in air, in which the melting point is reduced so as to perform brazing at a low temperature without using flux even in air, is provided. In addition, a bonded article and a current collecting material, each of which is bonded with the brazing alloy and has preferable gas sealing characteristics and superior bonding strength, are provided. The brazing alloy for bonding in air includes Ag and B as essential components. The amount of Ag is not less than 50 vol. % and less than 92 vol. %, and the amount of B is greater than 8 vol. % and not more than 50% vol. %. The amounts of Ag and B are adjusted so that the total of the amounts of Ag and B is 100% including inevitable impurities.

Abstract: A soft magnetic alloy is provided that consists essentially of 47 weight percent ?Co?50 weight percent, 1 weight percent V?3 weight percent, 0 weight percent ?Ni?0.2 weight percent, 0.08 weight percent ?Nb?0.12 weight percent, 0 weight percent ?C?0.005 weight percent, 0 weight percent ?Mn?0.1 weight percent, 0 weight percent ?Si?0.1 weight percent, remainder Fe.

Abstract: A method for joining, assembling, at least two parts made of silicon carbide-based materials by non-reactive brazing is provided. According to the method, the parts are contacted with a non-reactive brazing composition, the assembly formed by the parts and the brazing composition is heated to a brazing temperature sufficient to melt the brazing composition totally or at least partly, and the parts and brazing composition are cooled to that, after solidification of the brazing composition, a moderately refractory joint is formed; wherein the non-reactive brazing composition is an alloy comprising, in atomic percentages, 45% to 65% silicon, 28% to 45% nickel and 5% to 15% aluminium. A brazing composition as defined above is provided. A brazing paste, suspension comprising a powder of said brazing composition and an organic binder as well as a joint and assembly obtained the foregoing method are also provided.

Abstract: An alloy including: about 10 at % to about 30 at % of a Pt-group metal; less than about 23 at % Al; about 0.5 at % to about 2 at % of at least one reactive element selected from Hf, Y, La, Ce and Zr, and combinations thereof; a superalloy substrate constituent selected from the group consisting of Cr, Co, Mo, Ta, Re and combinations thereof; and Ni; wherein the Pt-group metal, Al, the reactive element and the superalloy substrate constituent are present in the alloy in a concentration to the extent that the alloy has a solely ??-Ni3Al phase constitution.

Abstract: A manufacturing method includes providing a component, such as a superalloy aircraft component, with a substrate surface having damaged brittle compound particles from machining. The manufacturing method removes the damaged compound particles from the substrate surface without producing significant amount of new damaged compound particles in the substrate surface. In one example, the damaged compound particles are removed with an abrasive media. The method results in a machined substrate surface free from damaged intermetallic component particles.

Abstract: A solder alloy is providing, the solder alloy including zinc, aluminum, magnesium and gallium, wherein the aluminum constitutes by weight 8% to 20% of the alloy, the magnesium constitutes by weight 0.5% to 20% of the alloy and the gallium constitutes by weight 0.5% to 20% of the alloy, the rest of the alloy including zinc.

Abstract: A method for assembling at least two parts made of silicon carbide-based materials by non-reactive brazing is disclosed. The two parts are contacted with a non-reactive brazing composition. The assembly formed by the parts and the brazing composition is heated to a sufficient brazing temperature sufficient to melt the brazing composition. The parts and the brazing composition are cooled so that, after solidification of the brazing composition, a moderately refractory joint is formed. The non-reactive brazing composition is a binary alloy composed, in mass percentages, of about 46% to 99% silicon and 54% to 1% neodymium.

Abstract: Methods of preparing nanowires having small diameters and large lengths are disclosed. Such nanowires are useful in electronics applications.

Abstract: A conventional low-temperature solder containing Pb or Cd had problems with respect to environmental pollution. A conventional low-temperature lead-free solder had a liquidus temperature which was too high for low heat resistance parts having a heat resistance temperature of 130° C., or it was brittle or had low mechanical strength. A lead-free low-temperature solder according to the present invention comprises 48-52.5 mass % of In and a balance of Bi, and most of the structure is constituted by a BiIn2 intermetallic compound which is not brittle. Zn or La can be added in order to further improve solderability, and a small amount of P can be added to prevent corrosion at high temperatures and high humidities.

Abstract: Zr—Ti—Ni(Cu)-based filler alloy composition having low melting point for brazing titanium and titanium alloys is expressed as: ZraTibNic (Formula 1) where a,b and c denote atomic % of Zr, Ti and Ni, respectively; 47?a?52; 24?b?30; 22?c?26; and 0.3<c/(a+c)<0.35, or ZraTibNicCud (Formula 2) where a,b,c and d denote atomic % of Zr, Ti, Ni and Cu respectively; 48?a?60; 20?b?28; 19?c+d?30; 3?d?12; and 0.12<d/(c+d)?0.5. Including Zr(Ti) solid solution phase as major constituent phase, the alloy compositions have lower liquidus temperature than those of conventional alloys and they include a little amount of Cu or does not include it at all. When the alloy is used as filler alloy for brazing titanium and titanium alloys, brazing can be performed at remarkably low temperature. This can inhibit the microstructure of titanium base metal from changing and being damaged, keeping the titanium base metal preserving inherent properties after brazing.

Abstract: Described are embodiments including an apparatus that provides a thin film solar cell base structure for a photovoltaic device, a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device, a roll to roll method of manufacturing a thin film solar cell base structure, and a ruthenium alloy sheet material.

Abstract: An electrode material capable of making more satisfactory the dispersion at the time of production and the aging property of a resonator than Au and capable of reducing the price as compared to Au. An resonator electrode material including a ternary alloy composed of Au and two metals M1 and M2, and being used as an excitation electrode to excite oscillation in a piezoelectric element, wherein the two metals M1 and M2 are, respectively, (a) metal M1: a metal exhibiting a tendency to decrease the temporal frequency property (?f1/f1) from the reference value f1, and (b) metal M2: a metal exhibiting a tendency to increase the temporal frequency property (?f1/f1) from the reference value f1. The metal M1 is preferably at least any one of Ag, Al and Ni, and the metal M2 is preferably at least any one of Pd, Ru, Pt, Ir, Rh and Cu.

Abstract: A controlled combustion synthesis apparatus comprises an ignition system, a pressure sensor for detecting internal pressure, a nitrogen supply, a gas pressure control valve for feeding nitrogen and exhausting reaction gas, means for detecting the internal temperature of the reaction container, a water cooled jacket, and a cooling plate. A temperature control system controls the temperature of the reaction container by controlling the flow of cooling water supplied to the jacket and the cooling plate in response to the detected temperature. By combustion synthesizing, while controlling the internal pressure and temperature, the apparatus can synthesize a silicon alloy including 30-70 wt. % silicon, 10-45 wt. % nitrogen, 1-40 wt. % aluminum, and 1-40 wt % oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates magnesium-aluminum based alloys having a small grain size and to a method of their production. The alloys are particularly useful in casting applications. The alloys comprise a grain refiner, the grain refiner having the chemical formula: Mg100-x-y-zAlxCyRz wherein R is an element selected from the group consisting of silicon, calcium, strontium or a rare earth element, x is from 10 to 60 At. %, y is from 5 to 50 At. %, and z is from 0 to 20 At. %, provided that x+y+z is less than 100 At. %.

Abstract: Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W.

Abstract: An coated article includes a substrate; and a coating deposited on the substrate, wherein the coating is a titanium layer mixed with a first element and a second element, M is at least one element selected from a group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, niobium, hafnium and tantalum; R is at least one element selected from a group consisting of scandium, yttrium and lanthanide.

Abstract: Coated articles, electrodeposition baths, and related systems are described. The article may include a base material and a coating comprising silver formed thereon. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a silver-based alloy, such as a silver-tungsten alloy. The coating can exhibit desirable properties and characteristics such as durability (e.g., wear), hardness, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity, which may be beneficial, for example, in electrical and/or electronic applications. In some cases, the coating may be applied using an electrodeposition process.

Abstract: Provided is a sputtering target in which the ratio of X-ray intensity of (110) measured with X-ray diffraction is 0.4 or less, and even 0.2 or less in a Ta or Ta alloy target. Further provided is a sputtering target in which the ratio of X-ray intensity of (110) on a Ta or Ta alloy target surface measured with X-ray diffraction is 0.8 or less, and the ratio of the foregoing X-ray intensity at a depth of 100 ?m or deeper is 0.4 or less. This Ta or Ta alloy target is capable of minimizing the fluctuation of the deposition speed for each target throughout the target life of a sputtering target, and thereby improving and stabilizing the production efficiency of semiconductors during the sputtering process, and contributing to the reduction of production costs.

Abstract: There is provided a hydrogen gas generating member which safely facilitates the hydrogen gas generation reaction by bringing an Al alloy which is subjected to rolling treatment or powdering treatment into contact with water. A hydrogen gas generating member 20 includes a texture in which Al is finely dispersed in a metal matrix, where hydrogen gas is generated by bringing the hydrogen gas generating member into contact with water. A fixing member 14 for mounting the hydrogen gas generating member 20 is provided in a hydrogen generating apparatus 10 and is brought into contact with a water 15 that is stored inside. The hydrogen gas generated from the surface is supplied outside through a hydrogen gas collecting, pipe 12 and stored in a storage tank (not shown).

Abstract: The inventors demonstrate herein that various Zintl compounds can be useful as thermoelectric materials for a variety of applications. Specifically, the utility of Ca3AlSb3, Ca5Al2Sb6, Ca5In2Sb6, Ca5Ga2Sb6, is described herein. Carrier concentration control via doping has also been demonstrated, resulting in considerably improved thermoelectric performance in the various systems described herein.

Abstract: Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W.

Abstract: Provided is alloy for medical use and a medical device that is novel and useful. The alloy for medical use according to, for example, an embodiment of the present invention is mainly composed of three kinds of elements of gold (Au), platinum (Pt), and niobium (Nb). A total content of the three kinds of elements can be no smaller than 99% by weight, in which a platinum content can be no smaller than 5% by weight and no greater than 50% by weight and a niobium content can be no smaller than 3% by weight and no greater than 15% by weight. By adjusting the content ratio of the three elements, for example, it is possible to reduce or prevent artifacts in an MRI. Non-magnetization is also possible.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1, 35, 71) of metal elements constituting a precursor for a superconductor. The assembly comprises at least one conductor element (5, 41, 73) adapted to provide a superconducting filament in the finished superconductor, and at least one doping element (7, 43, 75) providing a doping source for doping the conductor element. The invention also relates to a method suitable for producing a superconductor.

Abstract: An alloy including a Pt-group metal, Ni and Al in relative concentration to provide a ?-Ni+??-Ni3Al phase constitution, and a coating including the alloy.

Abstract: Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W.

Abstract: A titanium based carbonitride alloy containing Ti, Nb, Ta, W, C, N and Co, contains: Co 7 to 21 wt % W 14 to 20 wt % Ta 5 to 11 wt % Nb 2 to 7 wt % and, Ti 33 to 50 wt % whereby the overall N/C weight ratio is 0.6 to 0.75, the Ta/Nb weight ratio 1.8 to 2.1, the relative saturation magnetization 0.60 to 0.90 and the magnetic coercivity Hc=(18.2?0.2*Co wt %) +/? E kA/m, where E is 2.0. A method of making the alloy is also described.

Abstract: An alloy composition for a subcell of a solar cell is provided that has a bandgap of at least 0.9 eV, namely, Ga1-xInxNyAs1-y-zSbz with a low antimony (Sb) content and with enhanced indium (In) content and enhanced nitrogen (N) content, achieving substantial lattice matching to GaAs and Ge substrates and providing both high short circuit currents and high open circuit voltages in GaInNAsSb subcells for multijunction solar cells. The composition ranges for Ga1-xInxNyAs1-y-zSbz are 0.07?x?0.18, 0.025?y?0.04 and 0.001?z?0.03.

Abstract: A palladium-dominated dental alloy, in particular a ceramic-bonding dental alloy for the manufacture of dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges, inlays, or onlays, containing at least gold, palladium, and silver, as well as a grain-growth inhibitor in the form of ruthenium. In order to achieve a fine-grained separation without the formation of agglomerates to obtain a dental alloy with high mechanical stability and excellent polishing characteristics, it is proposed that the dental alloy contain—in addition to ruthenium as grain-growth inhibitor—at least one element of the group tantalum, niobium, yttrium, zirconium, chromium, and molybdenum as grain-refinement control element.

Abstract: An alloy including a Pt-group metal, Ni and Al in relative concentration to provide a ?-Ni+??-Ni3Al phase constitution, and a coating including the alloy.

Abstract: An alloy including a Pt-group metal, Ni and Al in relative concentration to provide a ?-Ni+??-Ni3Al phase constitution, and a coating including the alloy.

Abstract: A clathrate compound of formula (I): M8AxBy-x (I) wherein: M is an alkaline earth metal, a rare earth metal, an alkali metal, Cd, or a combination thereof, A is Ga, Al, In, Zn or a combination thereof; B is Ge, Si, Sn, Ni or a combination thereof; and 12?x?16, 40?y?43, x and y each is or is not an integer. Embodiments of the invention also include method of making and using the clathrate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is Zr—Ti—Ni (Cu)-based filler alloy composition having low melting point for brazing titanium and titanium alloys. The Zr—Ti—Ni (Cu)-based alloy composition is expressed as: ZraTibNic (Formula 1) where a,b and c denote atomic % of Zr, Ti and Ni, respectively; 47<a<52; 24?b?30; 22<c<26; and 0.3<c/(a+c)<0.35, or ZraTibNicCud (Formula 2) where a,b,c and d denote atomic % of Zr, Ti, Ni and Cu respectively; 48?a?60; 20<b<28; 19<c+d<30; 3<d<12; and 0.12<d/(c+d)?0.5. Including Zr(Ti) solid solution phase as its major constituent phase, the alloy compositions of this invention have lower liquidus temperature than those of conventional alloys and they include a little amount of Cu or does not include it at all. When alloy of the present invention is used as filler alloy for brazing titanium and titanium alloys, brazing can be performed at remarkably low temperature.

Abstract: A material for a gas turbine component, to be specific a titanium-aluminum-based alloy material, including at least titanium and aluminum. The material has a) in the range of room temperature, the ?/B2-Ti phase, the ?2-Ti3Al phase and the ?-TiAl phase with a proportion of the ?/B2-Ti phase of at most 5% by volume, and b) in the range of the eutectoid temperature, the ?/B2-Ti phase, the ?2-Ti3Al phase and the ?-TiAl phase, with a proportion of the ?/B2-Ti phase of at least 10% by volume.

Abstract: A new process and technical arrangement to produce in series penetrator rods which have a true single crystal structure consisting of an alloy of 40% by weight Tungsten, 40% by weight Titanium, 20% by weight Osmium. Those single crystal penetrator rods do not break up upon impact on a target, the material sleeves back over the surface whilst the core drives forward and penetrates till the given velocity is used up. This phenomena is only achievable with a single crystal structure and leads to a size and weight reduction because there is not any material lost upon impact on the target as it happens with all penetrator rods which have a grain structure and as they are used today. This alloy as named above has the highest density and highest hardness possible, caused by the crystal growth process and it permits the user to stay out of reach of any opponent not using the same material.

Abstract: A first multi phase niobium silicide alloy composition consists essentially of: from 15 to 24 at % of Si; from 0 to 25 at % of one or more sp outer electron configuration element which is not Si; from 1 to 26 at % of one or more sd outer electron configuration element which is not Nb; and a balance of Nb, interstitials and impurities. This alloy may be used to increase the creep resistance of an article, for example a gas turbine engine blade. A second multi phase niobium silicide alloy composition consists essentially of: from 1 to 24 at % of Si; from 0 to 34 at % of one or more sp outer electron configuration element which is not Si; from 19.5 to 48.5 at % of one or more sd outer electron configuration element which is not Nb or Cr; from 0.5 to 9 at % Cr; and a balance of Nb, interstitials and impurities. This alloy may be used to increase the creep resistance and/or to increase the oxidation resistance of an article, for example a gas turbine engine blade.

Abstract: One aspect discloses a method for producing an alloy, whereby the alloy consists of a first metal, a second metal, a third metal, and a fourth metal, and the first metal, the second metal, the third metal, and the fourth metal are selected from the group consisting of the metals, niobium, zirconium, tantalum, and tungsten, and the method includes the steps of a) grinding the first metal to form a first metal powder and grinding the second metal to form a second metal powder; b) mixing the first metal powder and the second metal powder to form a first blended powder; c) generating a first blended body from the blended powder by means of a powder metallurgical route; d) generating the alloy by melting the first blended body and the remaining metals by means of a melt metallurgical route.

Abstract: A nickel-titanium-rare earth (Ni—Ti-RE) alloy comprises nickel at a concentration of from about 35 at. % to about 65 at. %, a rare earth element at a concentration of from about 1.5 at. % to about 15 at. %, boron at a concentration of up to about 0.1 at. %, with the balance of the alloy being titanium. In addition to enhanced radiopacity compared to binary Ni—Ti alloys and improved workability, the Ni—Ti-RE alloy preferably exhibits superelastic behavior. A method of processing a Ni—Ti-RE alloy includes providing a nickel-titanium-rare earth alloy comprising nickel at a concentration of from about 35 at. % to about 65 at. %, a rare earth element at a concentration of from about 1.5 at. % to about 15 at. %, the balance being titanium; heating the alloy in a homogenization temperature range below a critical temperature; and forming spheroids of a rare earth-rich second phase in the alloy while in the homogenization temperature range.

Abstract: Processes comprising: melting a mixture comprising a valve metal precursor and a diluting agent in at least one first vessel under a first set of temperature and residence time conditions; transferring the mixture to at least one second vessel; and initiating, in the at least one second vessel, a reaction of the valve metal precursor to form a valve metal under a second set of temperature and residence time conditions; valve metal powder prepared thereby and uses therefor.

Abstract: A sliding contact material containing 40 to 60% by weight of Au, 15 to 25% by weight of Pd, and Sn and In as essential elements, the total amount of Sn and In being 1 to 4% by weight and the balance being Ag, and a sliding contact material containing 40 to 60% by weight of Au, 15 to 25% by weight of Pd, and Zn, the amount of Zn being 0.1 to 5% by weight and the balance being Ag. The sliding contact material is insusceptible to the interaction with grease essential for the use of such contact materials, and has stable contact resistance, and therefore can be used for a long time.

Abstract: A mobile energy carrier with which energy in the form of materials from zones distributed widely throughout the world, for example with a large amount of solar energy, wind energy or other CO2-neutral energy, for example the equator, can be transported to zones where there is a high energy requirement, for example Europe.

Abstract: Medical devices, such as stents, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, a medical device includes an alloy having tantalum, tungsten, zirconium and niobium. For example, the alloy can include from about 20% to about 40% by weight of tantalum, from about 0.5% to about 9% by weight of tungsten, and from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of zirconium.

Abstract: A method for synthesis of high quality colloidal nanoparticles using comprises a high heating rate process. Irradiation of single mode, high power, microwave is a particularly well suited technique to realize high quality semiconductor nanoparticles. The use of microwave radiation effectively automates the synthesis, and more importantly, permits the use of a continuous flow microwave reactor for commercial preparation of the high quality colloidal nanoparticles.

Abstract: A superconductor which comprises a new compound composition substituting for perovskite copper oxides. The superconductor is characterized by comprising a compound which is represented by the chemical formula A(TM)2Pn2 [wherein A is at least one member selected from the elements in Group 1, the elements in Group 2, or the elements in Group 3 (Sc, Y, and the rare-earth metal elements); TM is at least one member selected from the transition metal elements Fe, Ru, Os, Ni, Pd, or Pt; and Pn is at least one member selected from the elements in Group 15 (pnicogen elements)] and which has an infinite-layer crystal structure comprising (TM)Pn layers alternating with metal layers of the element (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to ferrous metallurgy, in particular to producing an alloy for reducing, doping and modifying steel. The invention makes it possible to improve the quality of the steel treated with the inventive alloy owing to the deep reduction and modification of non-metallic impurities and the simultaneous microalloying of steel with barium, titanium and vanadium. Barium, titanium and vanadium are added into the inventive alloy, which contains aluminium, silicium, calcium, carbon and iron, with the following component ratio, in mass %: 45.0-63.0 silicium, 10.0-25.0 aluminium, 1.0-10.0 calcium, 1.0-10.0 barium, 0.3-0.5 vanadium, 1.0-10.0 titanium, 0.1-1.0 carbon, the rest being iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a component composed of titanium or titanium alloy by means of MIM technology. In this process, a homogeneous mixture of boron powder having a particle size of less than 10 ?m, preferably less than 5 ?m, more preferably less than 2 ?m, and titanium powder and/or titanium alloy powder is produced, and binder is mixed with the homogeneous mixture of boron and titanium powder and/or titanium alloy powder and also, if appropriate, an additive in a kneader, the mixture is moulded by injection moulding to produce a green part, the moulded composition is subjected to chemical and/or thermal removal of binder to produce a brown part and the composition from which the binder has been removed is sintered at a temperature in the range from 1000° C. to 1600° C.