Abstract: Ultrafine whiskery or columnar ceramic particles, a method for producing the ultrafine particles, and a sintered article obtained by sintering the ultrafine ceramic particles are disclosed. The ultrafine ceramic particles are produced by thermally melting a matrix alloy of a composition of Al--M.sup.1, wherein M.sup.1 stands for at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Co, and Fe, or Al--M.sup.1 --M.sup.2, wherein M.sup.2 stands for at least one metallic element selected from the group consisting of Au, Cu, Dy, Er, Ga, Ge, Gd, Hf, Ho, Lu, Mn, Mo, Nb, Nd, Ni, Pr, Re, Sb, Sc, Si, Sn, Ta, Tb, Ti, Tm, V, W, Y, Zn, or Zr, in a nitriding atmosphere containing nitrogen and causing the vaporized raw material to react with the nitrogen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for improving the machinability of iron-based powder compositions. The additive contains a combination of calcium fluoride particles and barium fluoride particles, which is included in an amount of 0.1-1.0% by weight in the powder composition. Further, the invention relates to powder compositions containing the indicated additives, as well as sintered products produced from the powder compositions.

Abstract: Improvements in the existing procedures and materials for conduct of high gradient magnetic separation (HGMS) are disclosed. Superior superparamagnetic particles, optionally coated with a polysaccharide or other, usually organic, materials can be prepared in uniform compositions with homogeneous magnetizations. The coating can conveniently be conjugated to a specific binding moiety complementary to a biological material whose purification or separation is desired. In addition, plastic coated matrices which form superior magnetic gradient-intensifying supports are disclosed, along with improved methods and apparatus to conduct HGMS.

Abstract: A base metal composition for forming an external electrode of a multilayer electronic component contains 70 to 85 percent by weight of Cu, 2 to 10 percent by weight of glass frit and 10 to 28 percent by weight of an organic vehicle. The glass frit contains at least one of lead zinc borosilicate and zinc borosilicate, Ba-Si based glass, and Zn which is in a range of less than 10 percent by weight in terms of ZnO.

Abstract: Water-atomized iron powder for powder metallurgy having a hardness of particle cross section of from about Hv 80 or higher to about 250 or lower, the iron powder having been atomized with water and dried, and having a particle surface covered with oxides which are reducible in a sintering atmosphere, and which has an oxygen content of 1.0 wt % or less.The water-atomized ion powder can be made by an improved and simplified processing, and the cost of resulting sintered products is decreased as a result of its use.

Abstract: Infrared, visible or mm. radiation is screened by an aerosol comprising flakes (0.03-0.3.times.1.5-20 microns) of aluminum metal composition, having a mass extinction coefficient of at least 4.5 m.sup.2 /g in respect of infrared radiation and at least 3.5 m.sup.2 /g in respect of visible radiation. The invention includes also the flakes per se, and formulations containing them, the flakes being additionally characterized by the facts that the amount of manufacturing process additive with which they are coated has been reduced to between 0 and 2.5 weight percent, and that they have a bulk density at least 0.5, preferably at least 1.5 g/cc. The reduction in the coating additive may be achieved by modifying the amount of additive used in the manufacturing process, or by treating the conventionally manufactured flakes with solvents to reduce the amount of coating additive to the desired level.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are granulated particles for magnetic particles for magnetic recording, comprising: acicular ferric hydroxide oxide particles or acicular iron oxide particles; and at least one selected from the group consisting of semisynthetic starch and semisynthetic cellulose and having a bulk density of not less than 0.3 g/cm.sup.3 and a powdering ratio of not more than 40%, and a process for producing the granulated particles, and magnetic particles obtained from such granulated particles.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a fire resistance bond magnet having superior temperature properties and most suitable for convergence use in picture tubes for display and high precision television, and alloy powders for bond magnet, without containing Co which is restricted in resources. The flame retardancy bond magnet having superior temperature properties and most suitable for convergence use in picture tubes for display and high precision television can be provided at low cost without containing Co, by using the alloy powders for bond magnet consisting of Al-Ni-Cu-(Ti, Nb)-Fe without Co, and having an isotropy and mean particle sizes of 10 .mu.m to 200 .mu.m, and kneading, molding and curing the 20 wt % to 80 wt % alloy powders together with a chlorine flame retardant, a flame retardant assistant such as antimony trioxide and zinc boric acid and a binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified stainless steel powder composition from which moldings can be formed. The modified stainless steel powder composition comprises from about 1% to about 3% by weight of tin, from about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of an additive consisting essentially of from about 2% to about 30% by weight tin and the balance consisting essentially of at least one element selected from copper and nickel, and the balance essentially a stainless steel powder. A process for forming the modified stainless steel powder composition is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a powder metallurgical mixed powder capable of preventing the defective dispersion, that is, the segregation of physical property improving powders and a lubricant powder without reduction in lubricity, and of suppressing the generation of dust upon handling of powders; and a powder metallurgical binder capable of realizing such a mixed powder. The binder including a copolymer containing monomer components of ethylene and propylene, which may be combined with a liquid binder having a specified composition as needed, is added to a powder metallurgical raw powder.

Abstract: An article with a high temperature superalloy body having a directionally oriented microsuucture and a structural discontinuity, such as a crack, or surface erosion or wear portion, is repaired, to provide a repaired article, using a mixture of Ni base ahoy powders. One powder includes a careful balance of the temperature depressants Si and B. In the one powder, Si is included in the range of about 0.05-2.2 wt. % to provide about 0.02-1.3 wt. % Si in a repaired portion as bonded with the article. In that same powder, B is include in the range of about 0.2-1.2 wt. % to provide about 0.08-0.7 wt. % in that repaired portion. In the repair method, the repaired portion can be provided, when shorter brazing times are used, with improved mechanical properties by diffusing the brazed alloy and aging the repaired structure in the range of about 1600.degree.-1700.degree. F. for a time in the range of about 1-16 hours.

Abstract: An ultrafine particle copper, tin, nickel, zinc lubricant with a surface area of from 5 to 70 m.sup.2 /g and a particle size of from about 0.01 to about 0.5 .mu.m. The powder dispersed in a carrier to form a dispersion stabilized by Brownian movement.

Abstract: Base metal resistors based on a new approach to alloy formation of nickel and chromium metals are presented that are rugged and offer excellent stability. Fine particle size nickel and chromium powders together with fluxing agents are blended together in a preselected ratio with a glass frit and screening agent. The composition is subsequently printed and fired in a nitrogen furnace at approximately 900.degree. C. to 930.degree. C. These resistors are compatible with other prior art base metal conductors, resistors and dielectrics.

Abstract: A deformed ultra fine grain is comprised of a spherical body and a tail-like projection projecting from the surface of the spherical body. The tail-like projection exhibits a separating effect on the adjacent deformed ultra fine grains and therefore, aggregation of the ultra fine grains is avoided. Bulk quantities of the deformed ultra fine grains are produced by evaporating a metal by a plasma arc in a controlled atmosphere having a gas that combines with the material of the spherical body to form the tail-like projection.

Abstract: A hybrid braze alloy is disclosed that includes an aluminum alloy and a magnesium alloy mixed together. In use of the hybrid braze alloy, the ratio by weight of aluminum alloy to magnesium alloy making up the mixture may be altered within a working braze ratio range of about forty nine to one (49/1) to about four point eight to one (4.8/1), so that the braze melting temperature of the hybrid braze alloy is a function of the ratio. By altering the ratio of the alloys within the working braze ratio range, a braze melting temperature may be achieved that is most appropriate for brazing a specific component to a specific apparatus.

Abstract: This invention is to control the diffusion of C (carbon) from added graphite to particles of iron powder in the sintering to thereby improve the accuracy of dimensional change in the sintered body by using iron powder for powder metallurgy and a mixed powder thereof as a starting material in the production of sintered mechanical parts by adding the iron powder with Cu powder and graphite powder and companying and sintering them, in which 0.008-0.5 wt % in total of at least one element having a value of standard free energy of formation of oxide at 1000.degree. C. of not more than -120 kcal/l mol of O.sub.2 is included in the iron powder and not less than 20% of the element is rendered into an oxide, or 0.01-0.20 wt % in total of an oxide powder of at least one element having a value of standard free energy of formation of oxide at 1000.degree. C. of not more than -120 kcal/l mol of O.sub.2 is added to the mixed powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to an iron-based powder composition which, in addition to a substantially non-alloyed Fe-powder, comprises Sn and P, optionally lubricant and at most 1.0% by weight of impurities. In the composition, Sn and P are present as an SnP-alloy in powder form, or else Sn is present in the form of a metallic powder and P is present in the form of a ferrophosphorous powder, the Sn-content, based on the total iron-based powder composition, being at least 4.5% by weight, and the individual particles, which contain Sn and P, being present as particles substantially separate from the particles in the non-alloyed Fe-powder. Finally, Sn and P may also be present as an SnP-alloy in powder form, and Sn may also be present as a metallic powder. This composition may optionally also contain P as a ferrophosphorous powder.

Abstract: Disclosed are an Fe-based alloy powder adapted for sintering, an Fe-based sintered alloy, and a process for producing the Fe-based sintered alloy. The Fe-based alloy powder or the matrix of the Fe-based sintered alloy consists, percent by weight, essentially of 2.0 to 15% Co, 2.0 to 10% Mo, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities. The Fe-based alloy powder exhibits superb compressibility and corrosion resistance, and accordingly the Fe-based sintered alloy made therefrom exhibits excellent wear resistance, corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. The Fe-based sintered alloy is further improved in the excellent properties by dispersing novel Ni-based alloy hard particles in the matrix.

Abstract: A sinterable powder mix for the production of a tungsten-based cemented carbide material, said powder mix comprising at least 70% by weight of WC, from about 2 to about 15% by weight of an iron group metal binder, and optionally up to about 15% by weight of one or more carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides of metals of the groups IVb, Vb and VIb of the periodic table; characterized in thatsaid powder mix comprises from about 1 to about 8% by weight of Ta(Nb) oxide and powdered elemental carbon in about the stoichiometric amount required for the reaction:Ta(Nb).sub.2 O.sub.5 +7C.fwdarw.

Abstract: A powdered metallic coating material is disclosed, having the following composition (in weight percent):______________________________________ Cu: 5-30 P: 0.1-4.0 B: 0.5-4.0 Si: 0.5-4.0 Cr: 0-5.0 Fe: 0-3.0 C: 0-0.3 Ni: balance ______________________________________This material is used for forming, by thermal spraying, plasma arc welding or brazing, a protective coating against high temperature corrosion and erosion, on a substrate made of a copper based alloy. A flux composition or a mixture of such a composition with an alloy containing phosphorus is applied first on the surface of the substrate, and said powdered metallic material is then applied thereupon.Improved adherence of the coating to the substrate, as well as better compactness and machinability properties of this coating are achieved.

Abstract: A multi-component composition suitable for amalgamation with mercury to form a dental amalgam, an amalgam and a method for producing such a multi-component composition. The multi-component composition has: from 30 to 90% (by weight) of a first component containing at least 30% silver, at least 20% tin and at least 10% copper; from 10 to 70% (by weight) of a second component, or alternatively, from 5 to 65% (by weight) of a second component and from 5 to 65% (by weight) of a fourth component, the second and fourth components containing at least 30% silver, at least 20% tin and at least 10% copper; and up to 15% (by weight) of a third component containing silver and/or alloy powder containing at least 80% (by weight) silver. The first component is spherically shaped atomized alloy powder. The second component is mechanically worked atomized alloy powder. The surface area to volume ratio of the powder of the second component is greater than the surface area to volume ratio of the powder of the first component.

Abstract: Methods of making sintered parts from a metal powder composition that contains an amide lubricant are provided. The composition comprises an iron-based powder and a lubricant that is the reaction product of a monocarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid, and a diamine. The composition is compacted in a die, preferably at an elevated temperature of up to about 370.degree. C., at conventional compaction pressures, and then sintered according to standard powder-metallurgical techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to cobalt metal powders as a binder metal for the production of diamond and/or hard-metal tools and/or wear-resistant coatings and to composite sintered articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: A powder metallurgical mixture and a method for the production thereof are described. In addition to powders of base metal and additives, such as graphite, Cu, Ni, Mo, MnS, Fe.sub.3 P etc and, optionally, a lubricant, the mixture comprises a binder which is at least one diamide wax of the general Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and represent a straight, saturated, optionally OH-substituted alkyl group having 13-24 carbon atoms, Q is ##STR2## and n is 1-10, the binder being present in molten and subsequently solidified form for binding together the powder particles of the additives with the base metal particles. When producing the mixture, the binder is added to the mixture, and a homogeneous mixture is provided by mixing, the homogeneous mixture is heated to about 90.degree.-160.degree. C. during mixing and melting of the binder, and subsequently the mixture is cooled during mixing, until the binder has solidified.

Abstract: Method of distributing and retaining insoluble additive particles uniformly throughout a mass of moldable metal particles. The additive particles are suspended in a solution of a polymeric binder and spray-coated onto the metal particles. When the solvent evaporates, the additives remain glued to the metal particles by the binder.

Abstract: Oxidation resistant particles composed of copper and at least one metal having a valence of +2 or +3 and having an intermediate lattice energy for the metal in its hydroxide form. The metal is selected from nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, cadmium, zinc, tin, magnesium, calcium and chromium. In one embodiment, the phases of copper and at least one metal in the particles are separate and the concentration of the metal is greater near the surface of the particles than inwardly thereof. Process for making the oxidation resistant copper particles includes the steps of dissolving a copper salt and a salt of at least one of the metals in a suitable solvent or diluent; forming primary particles of copper and at least one metal in basic form by mixing a base and the salt solution; separating, washing and drying the primary particles; reducing the primary particles to metallic form; and heat treating the particles in metallic form at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A sintered Al-alloy, which has a composition of 0.2 to 2.0% of Mg, 10.0 to 35.0% of Si, from 0.2 to 4.0% of Cu, and Al and unavoidable impurities in balance, is produced by using a mixture of the main powder (10.0-35.0% of Si, 0.2-2.0% of Cu, and Al and unavoidable impurities in balance) and at least one metal or mother-alloy powder selected from (a)-(i): (a) Mg powder; (b) Al--Mg powder; (c) Al--Cu powder; (d) Al--Mg--Si powder; (e) Al--Cu--Si powder; (f) Al--Mg--Cu powder; (g) Al--Mg--Cu--Si powder; (h) Mg--Cu powder; and, (i) Mg--Cu--Si powder.

Abstract: Water-atomized iron powder for powder metallurgy having a hardness of particle cross section of from about Hv 80 or higher to about 250 or lower, the iron powder having been atomized with water and dried, and having a particle surface covered with oxides which are reducible in a sintering atmosphere, and which has an oxygen content of 1.0 wt. % or less.The water-atomized ion powder can be made by an improved and simplified processing, and the cost of resulting sintered products is decreased as a result of its use.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with the production of pieces by powder metallurgy, and, more particularly, the use of powders with spherical particles, such as those obtained by pulverisation, in a gas of a liquid metal or alloy.The metallic powder according to the invention is constituted by granules, each of these comprising an assembly of spherical particles which have been agglomerated by at least 0.5% of gelatin.This powder is prepared by mixing with the spherical particles an aqueous solution of gelatin; a paste is thus obtained which is broken in such a way that granules are obtained by calibration and drying.Application to the production of pieces made of non-oxidising, fire-proof, or other, steels or alloys.

Abstract: This invention is to control the diffusion of C (carbon) from added graphite to particles of iron powder in the sintering to thereby improve the accuracy of dimensional change in the sintered body by using iron powder for powder metallurgy and a mixed powder thereof as a starting material in the production of sintered mechanical parts by adding the iron powder with Cu powder and graphite powder and companying and sintering them, in which 0.008-0.5 wt % in total of at least one element having a value of standard free energy of formation of oxide at 1000.degree. C. of not more than -120 kcal/1 mol of O.sub.2 is included in the iron powder and not less than 20% of the element is rendered into an oxide, or 0.01-0.20 wt % in total of an oxide powder of at least one element having a value of standard free energy of formation of oxide at 1000.degree. C. of not more than -120 kcal/1 mol of O.sub.2 is added to the mixed powder.

Abstract: A powdered metallurgical composition comprising copper and zinc, which composition also includes a proportion of 0.1 to 1.5% by weight of graphite to improve the machinability of an article made from the composition.

Abstract: A blended flame spray powder composition is provided for use in producing a bonded wear resistant coating on an aluminum bronze substrate such as a glass mold part. The blended composition comprises a copper-base alloy mixed with a nickel-base alloy, the copper-base alloy powder comprising by weight about 5% to 15% aluminum, about 5% to 30% nickel, 0 to about 1% iron, about 0.1 to 1% silicon and the balance essentially copper. The nickel-base alloy powder comprises by weight 0 to about 0.5% carbon, 0 to about 1% manganese, 0 to about 21.5% chromium, 0 to about 7.5% iron, 0 to about 3.75% columbium, about 0.5% to 3% silicon, 0 to about 9% molybdenum, 0 to about 2% boron, 0 to about 2.5% phosphorus and the balance essentially nickel. The blending ratio of one powder to the other is such that a bonded coating produced therefrom on an aluminum bronze substrate, such as a glass mold part, contains at least about 9% copper and at least about 1.25% aluminum.

Abstract: Lead-free metallurgy powder for use in manufacturing a shaped bronze part by powder metallurgy techniques which consists essentially of a substantially homogeneous blend of about 90 parts copper, about 10 parts tin and an amount of bismuth in the range from an amount effective to improve the machinability of the shaped bronze part up to about 5% weight are disclosed. Lead-free metallurgy powder for use in manufacturing a shaped bronze part by powder metallurgy techniques which consists essentially of a substantially homogeneous blend of about 70-90 parts copper, about 10-30 parts zinc and an amount of bismuth in the range from an amount effective to improve the machinability of the shaped bronze part up to about 5% weight are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aluminum matrix composite powder comprising 1 to 40% by weight of ceramic particles dispersed in a matrix of aluminum-silicon alloy. The matrix of the composite may further comprise at least one of Cu, Mg and transition metals.The aluminum matrix composite is prepared by a rapid solidification.In the aluminum matrix composite, the ceramic particles are very uniformly dispersed in the matrix, thereby the improvement of mechanical properties of product prepared therefrom can be obtained.

Abstract: A novel high-performance binder system is provided for the fabrication of segregation-free iron based powder blends. The blends are prepared by using a binder system comprising thermoplastic resin polyvinylpyrrolidone and a suitable compatible plasticizer such as polyethylene glycol, and optional solid lubricants. The binder system enables the manufacture of segregation-free iron-based powder blends with high flow rate and compressibility, enhanced apparent density, green strength and transverse rupture strength, and low dimensional variations compared to unbonded powder blends and to blends made with PVP or PEG only as the binder.

Abstract: This invention is to offer a copper powder for solderable and conductive paints which have an improved solderability, excellent adhesion and conductivity.A copper powder for solderable and conductive paints comprising particles of green caterpillar shape is obtained by crushing particulate dendritic copper powder, and has an oil absorption value (JIS K5101) of up to 20 ml/100 g, a maximum particle diameter of up to 44 .mu.m, an average particle diameter of up to 10 .mu.m, and a hydrogen-reduction loss of up to 0.5%. A process for producing this copper powder for solderable and conductive paints comprises: preparing a copper powder comprising particles of a green caterpillar shape having an average particle diameter of up to 10 .mu.m by crushing dendritic copper powder having a maximum diameter of up to 44 .mu.

Abstract: This invention relates to fine-particle powders of the metals B, Al, Si, Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta and/or Cr which have a defined particle size of 1.0 nm to less than 3 .mu.m. Less than 1% of the individual particles of the powder deviate by more than 40% from the average particle size, and no individual particle of the powder deviates by more than 60% from the average particle size.

Abstract: This invention relates to fine-particle powders of the metals Fe, Co, Ni, W and/or Mo which have a defined particle size of 1.0 nm to less than 1 00 nm. Less than 1% of the individual particles of the powder deviate by more than 40% from the average particle size, and no individual particle of the powder deviates by more than 60% from the average particle size.

Abstract: Electrical conductors on printed circuit board substrates are made from metal particles having a particular particle size range distribution used to control the flow of molten metal when entering the liquid phase such as during fusing. The distribution can follow a bimodal curve wherein the mixture contains approximately 45% by weight of large copper particles between 44-74 microns, 45% by weight of small copper particles less than 5 microns in size with the remaining 10% by weight being particles with sizes between the smaller and larger sizes.

Abstract: There are described powders comprising agglomerated nanocrystals of an electroactive alloy and oxygen. The main component of the alloy can be of nickel, cobalt, iron or mixtures thereof while the alloying element is one or more transition metals such as Mo, W, V, the alloy also including oxygen. Preferably the nanocrystals will be made of an alloy of nickel, molybdenum and oxygen. An electrode which is used by compacting the powders is also disclosed. Also disclosed, is a process for producing the powders by providing particles of nickel, cobalt and iron or oxides thereof with particles of at least one transition metal, (Mo, W, V) or oxides thereof and subjecting the particles to high energy mechanical alloying such as ball milling under conditions which include oxygen and for a sufficient period of time to produce a nanocrystalline alloy.

Abstract: Composite thermal spray powders having a core to which fine particles of exothermically reacting aluminum or aluminum alloy and iron or copper fine particles are bonded. The thermal spray powders are useful in producing coatings having both high adhesive bond strength and good machinability.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing ingots for use in making objects having heat, thermal shock, corrosion and wear resistance by formulating a composition of about 17-80% TiB.sub.2 powder, about 0.0 to 4.0% Y.sub.2 O.sub.3 powder, and the balance of NiAl powder, the powders being thoroughly admixed, and placing the admixture into a mold in which it is subjected to a pressure of about 7000 psi and a temperature of about 1400.degree. C. for 20 to 140 minutes in an inert atmosphere, after which the mold is cooled and the ingot is removed and ready for use in manufacturing an object. In some applications the use of a ceramic filler material mixed with the powder is employed to improve the physical characteristics of the finished ingot.

Abstract: A grating (22) of narrow parallel ridges (24) is formed in the surface (26) of a substrate (20) made of a hard material such as silicon dioxide. Metal (40) is deposited onto the grating (22) perpendicular to the ridges (24) at an angle of approximately 45.degree. to the surface (26) of the grating such that the metal (40) is deposited onto the top (24a) and one of the sides (24b) of the each of the ridges (24) to form generally L-shaped metal strips (12') thereon. The metal strips (12') are cut at periodic intervals along the ridges (24) to produce anisometric metal needles (12). The substrate (20) is immersed in a dielectric fluid (14), and ultrasonic energy is applied to cause the needles (12) to release from the substrate (20) into suspension in the fluid (14). The L-shape of the needles (12) makes them resistant to bending. The suspension (10) has birefringent properties similar to liquid crystals, but may be electrically switched at much higher speed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a precious metal article which is formed of a solid-phase sintered product of a precious metal powder. For manufacturing the precious metal article, a moldable mixture which contains a precious metal powder and a binder removable by sintering is shaped into a prescribed molded object, and the molded object is then subjected to sintering. The moldable mixture is produced by preparing a precious metal powder, preparing a jellylike cellulose binder by blending a cellulose with water and leaving for a prescribed period of time, and blending the precious metal powder and the jellylike cellulose binder together. The most preferable moldable mixture contains 50 to 90% by weight of precious metal powder, 0.8 to 8% by weight of water-soluble cellulose binder, 0.08 to 3% by weight of a surface-active agent. 0.1 to 3% by weight of oil, balance water and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: An alloy comprising at least two refractory metals having melting temperatures differing by at least 200.degree. C., and being present in proportions by weight such that solidification begins at a temperature at least 150.degree. C. less than the solidification temperature of the metal having the highest melting point. The alloy is produced by coelectrodeposition, and is in the form of conglomerates of dimensions between 0.2 and 30 mm of crystals of size 0.1 to 1 mm, in which the refractory metals are in a solid solution state.

Abstract: A powdered magnesium composition is mixed with lithium dispersed in an inert, non-water absorbent, liquid medium to produce a substantially homogenous admixture that is heated to melt the lithium and vaporize the liquid medium to thereby obtain a decovered powdered alloy comprising aluminum and lithium. The liquid medium has first and second liquid constituents, wherein the first liquid constituent has a boiling point below the melting point of lithium and the second liquid constituent has a boiling point above the melting point of lithium but below the melting point of the alloy being produced.

Abstract: A wear resistant coating includes a mixture or compound of Cobalt and Phosphorous either alone or mixed with one or more alloys to provide a coating for metallic surfaces rendering the metallic surfaces more resistant to wear. A preferred combination of Cobalt and Phosphorous utilized in the present invention consists of 89%, by weight, Cobalt and 11%, by weight, Phosphorous, which combination is at approximately the "eutectic" ratio, that is, that combination of Cobalt and Phosphorous exhibiting the lowest melting point. Preferred environments of application of the inventive coating include surgical blades, files and burrs, guide slots, drills and drill guides, surgical instruments and medical prostheses and for abrasive particles. The subject coatings have achieved a micro-hardness of 1500 DPH (Diamond Pyramid Hardness), approximately equal to the Rockwell C75 hardness.

Abstract: A mixed powder for powder metallurgy comprising a Fe powder and an alloy powder mixed together in which the mean particle size and the solidus line temperature of the alloy powder and the amount of the liquid phase formed during sintering are so defined as to attain most suitable sintering behavior, that is, the mean particle size of the alloy powder is smaller than 20 .mu.m, the solidus line temperature of the alloy powder is set to higher than 950.degree. C. and lower than 1300.degree. C. and the amount of the liquid phase formed during sintering is more than 20%. A sintered product having desired properties can be obtained by using the mixed powder described above.

Abstract: Prealloyed high-vanadium, cold work tool steel particles are provided for use in the powder-metallurgy production of tool steel articles. The particles are of a cold work tool steel alloy having an MC-type vanadium carbide dispersion of a carbide particle size substantially entirely less than 6 microns and in an amount of 18.5 to 34.0% by volume. The particles are produced by atomizing a molten tool steel alloy at a temperature above 2910.degree. F. and rapidly cooling the atomized alloy to form solidified particles therefrom. The particles have the MC-type vanadium carbide dispersion therein.

Abstract: A compacted, single phase or multiphase composite article. Particles for use in the compacted article are produced by providing a precursor compound containing at least one or at least two metals and a coordinating ligand. The compound is heated to remove the coordinating ligand therefrom and increase the surface area thereof. It may then be reacted so that at least one metal forms a metal-containing compound. The particles may be consolidated to form a compacted article, and for this purpose may be used in combination with graphite or diamonds. The metal-containing compound may be a nonmetallic compound including carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides of a refractory metal, such as tungsten. The metal-containing compound may be dispersed in a metal matrix, such as iron, nickel or cobalt. The dispersed nonmetallic compound particles are no larger than about 0.1 micron in particle size and have a volume fraction greater than about 0.15 within the metal matrix.