Molybdenum Containing Patents (Class 420/586.1)
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Publication number: 20100183475Abstract: This high chromium manganese and nitrogen bearing austenitic stainless alloys have superior strength, high corrosion resistance, excellent weldability and advanced thermal neutron absorption ability. These austenitic iron based stainless alloys have incorporated the neutron absorbing elements as single: gadolinium, hafnium, boron or as a mixture and its in-situ nitrides.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Roman Radon, Raphael Radon
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Patent number: 7749432Abstract: A cast, austenitic steel composed essentially of, expressed in weight percent of the total composition, about 0.4 to about 0.7 C, about 20 to about 30 Cr, about 20 to about 30 Ni, about 0.5 to about 1 Mn, about 0.6 to about 2 Si, about 0.05 to about 1 Nb, about 0.05 to about 1 W, about 0.05 to about 1.0 Mo, balance Fe, the steel being essentially free of Ti and Co, the steel characterized by at least one microstructural component selected from the group consisting of MC, M23C6, and M(C, N).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLCInventors: Govindarajan Muralidharan, Vinod Kumar Sikka, Philip J. Maziasz, Roman I. Pankiw
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Patent number: 7749431Abstract: A high-strength stainless steel, having good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in a high-pressure hydrogen gas environment, is used as a container or other device for high-pressure hydrogen gas, and consists of, by mass %, C: not more than 0.04%, Si: not more than 1.0%, Mn: 7 to 30%, Cr: 15 to 22%, Ni: 5 to 20%, V: 0.001 to 1.0%, N: 0.20 to 0.50% and Al: not more than 0.10%, and the balance Fe and impurities. Among the impurities, P is not more than 0.030%, S is not more than 0.005%, and Ti, Zr and Hf are not more than 0.01% respectively, and the contents of Cr, Mn and N satisfy the relationship, 2.5Cr+3.4Mn?300N. The weld metal of the welded joint of the container or other device made of the said stainless steel satisfies the relationship, ?11?Nieq?1.1×Creq??8.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masaaki Igarashi, Hiroyuki Semba, Mitsuo Miyahara, Kazuhiro Ogawa, Tomohiko Omura
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Publication number: 20100166594Abstract: An austenitic heat resistant alloy, which comprises, by mass percent, C?0.15%, Si?2%, Mn?3%, Ni: 40 to 80%, Cr: 15 to 40%, W and Mo: 1 to 15% in total content, Ti?3%, Al?3%, N?0.03%, O?0.03%, with the balance being Fe and impurities, and among the impurities P?0.04%, S?0.03%, Sn?0.1%, As?0.01%, Zn?0.01%, Pb?0.01% and Sb?0.01%, and satisfies the conditions [P1=S+{(P+Sn)/2}+{(As+Zn+Pb+Sb)/5}?0.050], [0.2?P2=Ti+2Al?7.5?10×P1], [P2?9.0?100×O] and [N?0.002×P2+0.019] can prevent both the liquation crack in the HAZ and the brittle crack in the HAZ and also can prevent defects due to welding fabricability, which occur during welding fabrication, and moreover has excellent creep strength at high temperatures. Therefore, the alloy can be used suitably as a material for constructing high temperature machines and equipment, such as power generating boilers, plants for the chemical industry and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Hiroyuki Hirata, Atsuro Iseda, Hirokazu Okada, Hiroyuki Semba, Kaori Kawano, Osamu Miyahara
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Publication number: 20100147247Abstract: A superaustenitic stainless steel comprises in weight %, 0.15 to 0.9% C, 0.2 to 1.3% Si, 0 to 0.45% Mn, 32.5 to 37.5% Cr, 13.5 to 17.5% Ni, 3.2 to 5.5% Mo, 0 to 2% Nb, 0 to 0.5% B, 0 to 2% Zr and 30 to 51% Fe. In a preferred embodiment, the superaustenitic stainless steel consists essentially of, in weight %, 0.5 to 0.9% C, 0.2 to 0.5% Si, 0.2 to 0.4% Mn, 33.0 to 35.0% Cr, 15.5 to 17.5% Ni, 4.0 to 4.5% Mo, 0.7 to 0.9% Nb, 0.07 to 0.13% B, 0 to 0.05% Zr and 40 to 46% Fe. The superaustenitic stainless steel is useful for valve seat inserts for internal combustion engines such as diesel or natural gas engines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: L. E. Jones CompanyInventors: CONG YUE QIAO, Todd Trudeau
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Patent number: 7731895Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel improved in creep strength, creep ductility, weldability and also hot workability. The steel, consisting of, by mass %, C: 0.05-0.15%, Si: not more than 2%, Mn: 0.1-3%, P: 0.05-0.30%, S: not more than 0.03%, Cr: 15-28%, Ni: 8-55%, Cu: 0-3.0%, Ti: 0.05-0.6%, REM: 0.001-0.5%, sol. Al: 0.001-0.1%, N: not more than 0.03%, and the balance being Fe and incidental impurities. This steel may contain one or more of Mo, W, B, Nb, V, Co, Zr, Hf, Ta, Mg and Ca. It is preferable that REM is Nd.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hirokazu Okada, Masaaki Igarashi, Kazuhiro Ogawa, Yasutaka Noguchi
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Patent number: 7708842Abstract: A metal gasket formed from a suitable iron-nickel chromium alloy includes at least one embossment that exhibits essentially full functional recovery at temperatures exceeding 1000° F. and including in the range of 1100° F. to 1600° F. or more and which is made from sheet material that is work hardened and strengthened by cold rolling, or a combination of cold rolling and precipitation hardening, without any post embossment heat treating that would act to further harden the material. Suitable iron-nickel-chromium alloys include those comprising, by weight, greater than 18% nickel; greater than 14% chrome and 0.1-10% of at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mo, Ti, V, Al, Co, Nb, Ta and Cu, with the balance being substantially Fe, wherein the gasket sheet alloy has a deformed microstructure.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Federal-Mogul World Wide, Inc.Inventor: Thomas Zurfluh
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Patent number: 7708841Abstract: An austenitic, substantially ferrite-free steel alloy and a process for producing components therefrom. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignees: Boehler Edelstahl GmbH & Co KG, Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology GmbHInventors: Gabriele Saller, Herbert Aigner, Josef Bernauer, Raimund Huber
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Patent number: 7658883Abstract: Novel carbon-plus-nitrogen corrosion-resistant ferrous and austenitic alloys, apparatus incorporating an inventive alloy, and methods of making and using the apparatus are described. The corrosion-resistant ferrous and austenitic alloys comprise no greater than about 4 wt. % nickel, are characterized by a strength greater than about 700 MPa (100 ksi), and, when being essentially free of molybdenum (<0.3 wt. %), have minimum Pitting Resistance Equivalence (PRE) numbers of 20 and minimum Measure of Alloying for Corrosion Resistance numbers (MARC) of 30 because of the use of both carbon and nitrogen. The ferrous and austenitic alloys are particularly formulated for use in oilfield operations, especially sour oil and gas wells and reservoirs. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Manuel Marya, Rashmi Bhavsar
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Publication number: 20100028716Abstract: Brazing alloy with a composition consisting essentially of FeaNiRestCrbMocCudSieBfPg, wherein 0 atomic %<=a<=50 atomic %; 5 atomic %<=b<=18 atomic %; 0.2 atomic %<c<=3 atomic %; 4 atomic %<=e<=15 atomic %; 4 atomic %<=f<=15 atomic %; 0 atomic %<=g<=6 atomic %; rest Ni, and wherein if 0 atomic %<a<=50 atomic %; then 0.5 atomic %<=d<3 atomic % and if a=0, then 0.5 atomic %<=d<=5 atomic %.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2007Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Dieter Nuetzel, Thomas Hartmann
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Patent number: 7651575Abstract: An Fe—Ni-based alloy that has improved wear resistance at high temperature over Ni-based superalloys is provided. The alloy is particularly useful for manufacturing engine exhaust valves and other high temperature engine components subjected to corrosion, wear and oxidation.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Maria K. Sawford, Shubhayu Sinharoy, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, Jeryl K. Wright
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Publication number: 20090285717Abstract: Iron-nickel-chromium-silicon alloy having (in % by weight) 34 to 42% nickel, 18 to 26% chromium, 1.0 to 2.5% silicon, and additives of 0.05 to 1% Al, 0.01 to 1% Mn, 0.01 to 0.26% lanthanum, 0.0005 to 0.05% magnesium, 0.01 to 0.14% carbon, 0.01 to 0.14% nitrogen, max. 0.01% sulfur, max. 0.005% B, remainder iron and the usual impurities resulting from the production process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Heike Hattendorf
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Patent number: 7601230Abstract: Alloy compositions suitable for fabricating medical devices, such as stents, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the compositions have small amounts of nickel, e.g., the compositions can be substantially free of nickel.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.Inventor: Charles Horace Craig
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Publication number: 20090169418Abstract: The present invention relates to a component with improved corrosion resistance for use in supercritical water oxidation plants. The component is made of an austenitic stainless steel alloy comprising 15-30% Cr and 20-35% Ni.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ABInventors: Robert Rautio, Thomas Odelstam
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Patent number: 7531129Abstract: A high-strength stainless steel, having good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance in a high-pressure hydrogen gas environment, and excellent in stress corrosion cracking resistance, and a container or other device for high-pressure hydrogen gas, which is made of the said stainless steel, are provided. The stainless steel is characterized in that it consists of, by mass %, C: not more than 0.02%, Si: not more than 1.0%, Mn: 3 to 30%, Cr: more than 22% but not more than 30%, Ni: 17 to 30%, V: 0.001 to 1.0%, N: 0.10 to 0.50% and Al: not more than 0.10%, and the balance Fe and impurities. Among the impurities, P is not more than 0.030%, S is not more than 0.005%, and Ti, Zr and Hf are not more than 0.01% respectively, and the contents of Cr, Mn and N satisfy the following relationship [1]: 5Cr+3.4 Mn?500 N??[1].Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masaaki Igarashi, Hiroyuki Semba, Mitsuo Miyahara, Kazuhiro Ogawa, Tomohiko Omura
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Publication number: 20090098319Abstract: A heat resistant alloy comprising, in % by weight, over 0.6% to not more than 0.9% of C, up to 2.5% of Si, up to 3.0% of Mn, 20 to 28% of Cr, 8 to 55% of Ni, 0.01 to 0.8% of Ti and 0.05 to 1.5% of Nb, the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, the value of (Ti+Nb)/C being 0.12 to 0.29 in atomic % ratio. When the alloy further contains up to 0.5% of Zr, the value of (Ti+Nb+Zr)/C is 0.12 to 0.29 in atomic % ratio. When the alloy is heated at a temperature of at least about 800 degrees C., a fine Ti—Nb—Cr carbide or Ti—Nb—Zr—Cr carbide precipitates within grains to thereby retard creep deformation and give an improved creep rupture strength. The alloy is therefore suitable as a material for hydrogen production reforming tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Makoto Takahashi, Kunihide Hashimoto, Makoto Hineno
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Patent number: 7507306Abstract: An Fe—Ni—Cr alloy formulated to contain a strengthening phase that is able to maintain a fine grain structure during forging and high temperature processing of the alloy. The alloy contains a sufficient amount of titanium, zirconium, carbon and nitrogen so that fine titanium and zirconium carbonitride precipitates formed thereby are near their solubility limit in the alloy when molten. In the production of an article from such an alloy by thermomechanical processing, a dispersion of the fine titanium and zirconium carbonitride precipitates form during solidification of the melt and remain present during subsequent elevated processing steps to prohibit austenitic grain growth.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jianqiang Chen, Jon Conrad Schaeffer, Anjilivelil Kuruvilla
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Publication number: 20090053100Abstract: The present invention addresses the need for new austenitic steel compositions with higher creep strength and higher upper temperatures. The present invention also discloses a methodology for the development of new austenitic steel compositions with higher creep strength and higher upper temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Roman I. Pankiw, Govindarajan Muralidharan, Vinod Kumar Sikka, Philip J. Maziasz
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Publication number: 20090038280Abstract: A filter comprising a porous sintered stainless steel is provided. The filter includes 10-30% chromium, 5-25% nickel, 0.5-3% manganese; 1-4% silicon, and 0-3% molybdenum with the remainder being iron and inevitable impurities. The sintered steel has a density less than 80% of full density. The use of a stainless steel powder for the preparation of a filter having improved permeability at high temperatures also is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2006Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Hoganas ABInventors: Owe Mars, Ingrid Hauer
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Publication number: 20090004043Abstract: The corrosion-resistant nickel-base alloy combines thermal stability with corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. The alloy contains balanced proportions of nickel, molybdenum, chromium, and iron with an effective amount of yttrium to stabilize grain boundaries against unwanted reactions, which might degrade corrosion resistance, and an effective amount of boron to maintain an acceptable level of ductility. The alloy may contain minor amounts of additives or impurities, such as silicon, manganese, and aluminum. The alloy may contain between about 25-45% molybdenum, 2-6% chromium, 2-4% iron, 0.01-0.03% boron, 0.005-0.015% yttrium, and up to a maximum of 1% manganese, silicon, and aluminum, respectively, by weight, the balance being nickel. It is preferred that the combined ratio of molybdenum, chromium, and iron to nickel be in the range of about 25% to 45%.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventor: Hani M. Tawancy
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Publication number: 20080241580Abstract: An alloy for use as a welding overlay for boiler tubes in a low NOx coal-fired boiler comprising in % by weight: 36 to 43% Cr, 0.2 to 5.0% Fe, 0-2.0% Nb, 0-1% Mo, 0.3 to 1% Ti, 0.5 to 2% Al, 0.005 to 0.05% C, 0.005 to 0.020% (Mg+Ca), 0-1% Mn, 0-0.5% Si, less than 0.01% S, balance substantially Ni and trace additions and impurities. The alloy provides exceptional coal ash corrosion resistance in low partial pressures of oxygen. The alloy also increases in hardness and in thermal conductivity at service temperature over time. The increased hardness improves erosion resistance of the tubes while the increased thermal conductivity improves the thermal efficiency of the boiler and its power generation capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: HUNTINGTON ALLOYS CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel D. Kiser, Brian A. Baker
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Publication number: 20080159905Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: ISMAN J CorporationInventors: Toshiyuki Watanabe, Masafumi Matsushita, Toshitaka Sakurai, Kazuya Sato, Yoko Matsushita
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Publication number: 20080091267Abstract: Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. The endoprostheses comprise a tubular member capable of maintaining patency of a bodily vessel. The tubular member includes a mixture of at least two compositions, where the presence of the second composition gives the mixture a greater hardness than that of the first composition alone. The first composition includes less than about 25 weight percent chromium, less than about 7 weight percent molybdenum, from about 10 to about 35 weight percent nickel, and iron. The second composition is different from the first and is present from about 0.1 weight percent to about 5 weight percent of the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Jonathan S. Stinson, Matthew Cambronne, Richard B. Frank, Richard A. Gleixner, James E. Heilmann
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Publication number: 20080008617Abstract: An Fe—Ni-based alloy that has improved wear resistance at high temperature over Ni-based superalloys is provided. The alloy is particularly useful for manufacturing engine exhaust valves and other high temperature engine components subjected to corrosion, wear and oxidation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Maria K. Sawford, Shubhayu Sinharoy, Sundaram L. Narasimhan, Alojz Kajinic, Andrzej L. Wojcieszynski, Jeryl K. Wright
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Patent number: 7118636Abstract: An Fe—Ni—Cr alloy formulated to contain a strengthening phase that is able to maintain a fine grain structure during forging and high temperature processing of the alloy. The alloy contains a sufficient amount of titanium, zirconium, carbon and nitrogen so that fine titanium and zirconium carbonitride precipitates formed thereby are near their solubility limit in the alloy when molten. In the production of an article from such an alloy by thermomechanical processing, a dispersion of the fine titanium and zirconium carbonitride precipitates form during solidification of the melt and remain present during subsequent elevated processing steps to prohibit austenitic grain growth.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jianqiang Chen, Jon Conrad Schaeffer, Anjilivelil Kuruvilla
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Patent number: 6916444Abstract: This invention related to a novel iron base alloy using residual austenite to improve wear resistance for valve seat insert material for internal combustion engines. The residual austenite is stable even after heat treatment and liquid nitrogen chilling. The alloy comprises of 2.0-4.0 wt % carbon, 1.0-3.0 wt % silicon, 0-4.0 wt % manganese, 3.0-9.0 wt % chromium, 5.0-15.0 wt % molybdenum, 3.0-15.0 wt % nickel, 0-6.0 wt % vanadium, 0-4.0 wt % niobium, 0-6.0 wt % cobalt, and the balance being iron with impurities.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Alloy Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Xuecheng Liang
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Patent number: 6908468Abstract: The subject invention relates to a material for magnetic resonance imaging, and apparatus incorporating such material. The subject material can comprise cobalt, nickel, and chromium and can be used in nuclear spin tomography MRI. In specific embodiments, the subject material can be used in stents, mechanical springs, and guide wires.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2002Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: MRI Devices Daum GmbHInventor: Wolfgang Daum
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Patent number: 6905652Abstract: An austenitic alloy with the following composition, in weight-%: Cr 23-30 Ni 25-35 Mo 3-6 Mn 1-6 N ??0-0.40 C up to 0.05 Si up to 1.0 S up to 0.02 Cu up to 3.0 and the balance iron and normally occurring impurities and additions.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Sandvik ABInventors: Charlotte Ulfvin, Bertil Waldén
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Patent number: 6866816Abstract: A unique austenitic iron base alloy for wear and corrosion resistant applications, characterized by its excellent sulfuric acid corrosion resistance and good sliding wear resistance, is useful for valve seat insert applications when corrosion resistance is required. The alloy comprises 0.7-2.4 wt % carbon, 1.5-4 wt % silicon, 3-9 wt % chromium, less than 6 wt % manganese, 5-20 wt % molybdenum and tungsten combined, with the tungsten comprising not more than ? of the total, 0-4 wt % niobium and vanadium combined, 0-1.5 wt % titanium, 0.01-0.5 wt % aluminum, 12-25 wt % nickel, 0-3 wt % copper, and at least 45 wt % iron.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Alloy Technology Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Xuecheng Liang, Gary R. Strong
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Publication number: 20040184946Abstract: Disclosed is a heat resistant alloy for exhaust valves, in which Ni-content is constrained to at maximum 62% due to the material cost, while the strength is maintained equal or better to those of conventional alloys and the strength is kept even after use at high temperature for a long period of time. The alloy has the composition essentially consisting of, by weight %, C: 0.01-0.2%, Si: up to 1.0%, Mn: up to 1.0%, P: up to 0.02%, S: up to 0.01%, Ni: 30-62%, Cr: 13-20%, W: 0.01-3.00%, Mo: up to 2.0%, provided that Mo+0.5 W: 1.0-2.5%, Al: 0.7% or higher and less than 1.6%, Ti: 1.5-3.0%, Nb: 0.5-1.5%, B: 0.001-0.010%, provided that [% Ti]/[% Al]: 1.6 or more to less than 2.0, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities. Optional components are I) at least one of Mg: 0.001-0.030%, Ca: 0.001-0.030% and Zr: 0.001-0.100%, II) Cu: up to 2.0%, and III) V: 0.005-1.00%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Katsuhiko Tominaga, Shoichi Nakaya, Katsuaki Sato, Shigeki Ueta, Toshiharu Noda
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Patent number: 6776728Abstract: A weight member for a golf club head is made of a WFeNi alloy by a precision casting process. The WFeNi alloy includes wt 15%-40% of iron, wt 30%-60% of nickel, wt 15%-30% of tungsten, wt 1.5%-10.0% of chromium, and wt 0.5%-5.0% of molybdenum. Chromium improves the rust-resisting property of the weight member. Molybdenum reduces the risk of cracks in the weight member during welding. Uniformity of shining finishing of the weight member can be improved by controlling a mixture ratio of nickel to tungsten. Manganese, copper, vanadium, and niobium may be added to improve the mechanical properties of the weight member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Nelson Precision Casting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chan-Tung Chen, Yan-Zheng Su
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Publication number: 20040156737Abstract: An austenitic stainless steel comprises, by weight, 9 to 23% chromium, 30 to 35% nickel, 1 to 6% molybdenum, 0 to 0.03% titanium, 0.15% to 0.6% aluminum, up to 0.1% carbon, 1 to 1.5% manganese, 0 to less than 0.8% silicon, 0.25 to 0.6% niobium and iron. Embodiments of austenitic stainless steels according to the present invention exhibit enhanced resistance to corrosion. Thus, the stainless steels of the present invention may find broad application as, for example, automotive components and, more particularly, as automotive exhaust system flexible connectors and other components, as well as in other applications in which corrosion resistance is desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventor: James M. Rakowski
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Patent number: 6764647Abstract: A material which is suitable for equipment in oilfield technology and a process for making the material. The material consist essentially of C, Si, Mn, Cr, Mo, Ni, Cu, N in certain weight percentages, with the balance iron and contaminants due to manufacture. The material is hot formed in a condition free of nitride precipitates and without precipitated associated phases. After a cooling, it is cold formed in a condition free of ferrites. The material has certain values of relative magnetic permeability, yield strength (Rp0.2), notched impact strength, fatigue strength under reversed stresses, and fracture appearance transition temperature.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignees: Choeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology GmbH & Co. KG, Kohler Edelstahl GmbHInventors: Herbert Aigner, Josef Bernauer, Gabriele Saller
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Patent number: 6758764Abstract: A weight member for a golf club head is made of a WFeNi alloy by a precision casting process. The WFeNi alloy includes nickel 30-60 wt %, tungsten 15-30 wt %, chromium 1.5-10.0 wt %, and iron that is the remaining portion. Chromium improves the rust resisting property of the weight member and lengthens the life of the weight member. Uniformity of shining finishing of the weight member can be improved by controlling a mixture ratio of nickel to tungsten. Silicon may be added to improve the flowability of the molten metal. Manganese, copper, vanadium, and niobium may be added to improve the mechanical properties of the weight member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Nelson Precision Casting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chan-Tung Chen, Yan-Zheng Su
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Publication number: 20040120843Abstract: An austenitic alloy having improved ductility/processability and improved pitting and crevice corrosion resistance comprising, in % by weight, about: 25-30% Ni; 19-23% Cr; 6-8% Mo; 0.3-0.5% N; 0.5% Mn; 0-1.5% Cu; 0-0.2% C; 0-1% Al; 0-0.01% S; 0-1% Ti; 0-1% Si; up to trace amounts of Mg, Ca, and Ce; and balance Fe plus incidental impurities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: James R Crum, Frances Suarez, Sarwan K Mannan, Vernon W Hartmann
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Patent number: 6685881Abstract: Disclosed is an austenitic stainless cast steel which has such a good heat resistance as can be used at a high temperature higher than 950° C. and a good machinability. The stainless cast steel consists essentially of, by weight %, C: 0.2-0.4%, Si: 0.5-2.0%, Mn: 0.5-2.0%, P: up to 0.10%, S: 0.04-0.2%, Ni: 8.0-42.0%, Cr: 15.0-28.0%, W: 0.5-7.0%, Nb: 0.5-2.0%, Al: up to 0.02%, Ti: up to 0.05%, N: up to 0.15%, Se: 0.001-0.50% and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Daido Steel Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shuji Hamano, Michio Okabe
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Publication number: 20030143105Abstract: A super-austenitic stainless steel alloy with a composition, balanced in such a way that products made from the alloy fulfill high requirements on a combination of high corrosion resistance, especially in inorganic and organic acids and mixtures thereof, good general corrosion resistance, good structure stability as well as improved mechanical properties in combination with good workability, in particular in tubes, especially seamless tubes and seam welded tubes for application in these environments and with following composition, in weight-percent: 1 Cr 23.0-30.0 Ni 25.0-35.0 Mo 2.0-6.0 Mn 1.0-6.0 N 0-0.4 C up to 0.05 Si up to 1.0 S up to 0.02 Cu up to 3.0 W 0-6.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Inventors: Babak Bahar, Johan Frodigh, Pasi Kangas, Ulf Kivisakk
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Patent number: 6562293Abstract: An article of equipment intended to be submerged in molten zinc and low percentage aluminum/zinc melts, said article containing an alloy material comprised of carbon, chromium, nickel, tungsten, molybdenum, vanadium, niobium (columbium), cobalt, boron, iron and/or zirconium, wherein vanadium is present in an amount sufficient to limit the &ggr;-region.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Alphatech, Inc.Inventor: Jorge A. Morando
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Patent number: 6497968Abstract: An environmentally resistant coating comprising silicon, titanium, chromium, and a balance of niobium and molybdenum for turbine components formed from molybdenum silicide-based composites. The turbine component may further include a thermal barrier coating disposed upon an outer surface of the environmentally resistant coating comprising zirconia, stabilized zirconia, zircon, mullite, and combinations thereof. The molybdenum silicide-based composite turbine component coated with the environmentally resistant coating and thermal barrier coating is resistant to oxidation at temperatures in the range from about 2000° F. to about 2600° F. and to pesting at temperatures in the range from about 1000° F. to about 1800° F.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ji-Cheng Zhao, Bernard Patrick Bewlay, Melvin Robert Jackson
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Patent number: 6485679Abstract: A heat resistant austenitic stainless steel with high strength at elevated temperatures, good steam oxidation resistance, good fire side corrosion resistance, and a sufficient structural stability, suitable for use in boilers operating at high temperatures has a composition (by weight) of. 0.04 to 0.10% carbon (C), not more than 0.4% silicon (Si), not more than 0.6% manganese (MN), 20 to 27% chromium (Cr), 22.5 to 32% nickel (Ni), not more than 0.5% molybdenum (Mo), 0,20 to 0.60% niobium (Nb), 0.4 to 4.0% tungsten (W), 0.10 to 0.30% nitrogen (N), 0.002 to 0.008% boron (B), less than 0.05% aluminium (Al), at least one of the elements Mg and Ca in amounts less than 0.010% Mg and less than 0.010% Ca, and the balance being iron and inevitable impuities.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Sandvik ABInventors: Ann Sundström, Goucai Chai
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Patent number: 6485678Abstract: A unique iron base alloy for wear resistant applications, characterized in one aspect by its hardening ability when exposed to a certain temperature range, is useful for valve seat insert applications. The alloy also possesses excellent wear resistance, hot hardness and oxidation resistance. The alloy comprises less than 0.1 wt % carbon; about 18 to about 32 wt % molybdenum, about 6 to about 15 wt % chromium, about 1.5 to about 3% silicon, about 8 to about 15 wt % cobalt and at least 40% iron, with less than 0.5 wt % nickel. In another aspect, for lower temperature applications, the cobalt is optional, the nickel content can be up to 14 wt %, but the molybdenum must be in the range of about 29% to about 36%. In one further aspect, for higher temperature applications, the cobalt is optional, but may be used up to 15 wt %, nickel must be used at a level of between about 3 and about 14 wt %, and the molybdenum will be in the range of about 26 to about 36 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Winsert Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Xuecheng Liang, Gary R. Strong
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Patent number: 6372181Abstract: A low cost, highly heat and corrosion resistant alloy useful for the manufacture of diesel engine components, particularly exhaust valves, comprises in % by weight about 0.15-0.65% C, 40-49% Ni, 18-22% Cr, 1.2-1.8% Al, 2-3% Ti, 0.9-7.8% Nb, not more than 1% Co and Mo each, the balance being essentially Fe and incidental impurities. The Ti:Al ratio is ≦2:1 and the Nb:C weight % ratio is within a range of 6:1 and 12:1. Ta may be substituted for Nb on an equiatomic basis.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2001Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: INCO Alloys International, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Fahrmann, Gaylord D. Smith
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Patent number: 6248292Abstract: An overlaying alloy containing no Cr or a reduced amount of Cr, in which an effective amount of Mo oxide is formed even in a weak oxidizing atmosphere such as a combustion atmosphere of diesel engines and engines using CNG, LPG or other gases as a fuel to provide an improved non-damaging property and wear resistance. An overlaying alloy comprising 20-70 wt % Mo, 0.5-3 wt % C, 5-40 wt % Ni, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, which contains no Cr to facilitate formation of Mo oxide and is advantageously applied to the parts on which an oxide coating is not easily formed such as the engine parts subject to a lower temperature combustion atmosphere. An overlaying alloy comprising 20-60 wt % Mo, 0.2-3 wt % C, 5-40 wt % Ni, 0.1-10 wt % Cr, and the balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities, which contains a small amount of Cr to control formation of Mo oxide and is advantageously applied to the parts on which an oxide coating is relatively easily formed.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1999Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kimihiko Ando, Akio Yasuda, Akira Manabe, Eiji Ito
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Patent number: 6200688Abstract: A wear resistant alloy is provided having a composition by weight of 1.0-2.5 C, 1.5-4.5 Si, 8.0-20.0 Cr, 9.0-20.0 W and/or Mo, 0.5-2.0 Nb, 20.0-40.0 Fe, and the balance being Ni (>25.0). This alloy provides excellent wear resistance and good hot hardness with relatively low cost compared to prior art nickel base alloys. The alloy has particular use as a valve seat insert materials in diesel fuel internal combustion engines.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Winsert, Inc.Inventors: Xuecheng Liang, Gary R. Strong
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Patent number: 6168757Abstract: An article of equipment intended to be submerged in molten zinc, molten aluminum and mixtures thereof, said article containing an alloy material comprised of: Percent Carbon 1.6-2.6 Chromium 15.0-30.0 Tungsten 10.0-30.0 Molybdenum 2.0-8.0 Iron 10.0-50.0 and including, vanadium, niobium, cobalt, boron, and manganese and being substantially free of silicon.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1997Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Alphatech, Inc.Inventor: Jorge A. Morando