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Tool steels which contain boron and have been processed using a rapid solidification process and method
Assignee: Marko Materials Inc
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Filing: 1979-11-19
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Granted: 1982-03-09
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Expires: 1999-11-19
Abstract
Abstract Alloys having compositions similar to commercial tool steels, but modified by the addition of 0.1 to 1.5 wt. % boron are disclosed. The alloys are subjected to a rapid solidification processing (RSP) technique, producing cooling rates between 10 5 -10 7 °C./sec. The as-quenched RSP ribbon or powder, etc. consists essentially of a single phase with a body centered cubic structure. After selected heat treatments, the rapidly solidified alloys have a microstructure consisting of ultrafine metallic carbides and metallic borides dispersed in an iron rich matrix and thus have high hardness, wear resistance and high-temperature stability. These final structures have improved properties for applications, e.g., where standard high speed tool steels are now utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 Ranjan Ray
- 👤 Donald E. Polk
- 👤 Bill C. Giessen
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-27 14:24
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22C; C22C33/00; C22C33/02; C22C33/0257; B; B22; B22F; B22F9/00; B22F9/002; B22F9/008; C22C38/00; C22C38/12; C22C38/18; C22C38/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12431
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
The alloy consisting of Fe bal C 0 .75-1.50 Cr 0-20 V 0-20 (Mo,W) 2-20 Co 0-20 B 0 .5-1.5, where the Fe bal may contain incidental impurities and where the Fe is present at a level of at least 50 wt% and where the total content of boron and carbon is less than 2.4 wt%.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
The alloy consisting of Fe bal C 0 .75-1.50 Cr 0-20 V 0-20 (Mo,W) 2-20 Co 0-20 B 0 .5-1.5, where the Fe bal may contain incidental impurities and where the Fe is present at a level of at least 50 wt% and where the total content of boron and carbon is less than 2.4 wt%.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The alloy consisting of Fe bal C 0 .75-1.50 Cr 4-5 V 1-5 (Mo,W) 8-20 Co 0-12 B 0 .65-1.3, where the total content of boron and carbon is less than 2.2 wt% and where the molybdenum content is less than 10 wt%.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The alloy consisting of Fe bal C 0 .75-1.50 Cr 4-5 V 1-5 (Mo,W) 8-20 Co 0-12 B 0 .65-1.3, where the total content of boron and carbon is less than 2.2 wt% and where the molybdenum content is less than 10 wt%.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The alloy of claim 1 or 2 characterized by a micro-structure comprised of ultrafine metallic carbides and metallic borides and mixtures thereof uniformly dispersed in an iron rich matrix.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The alloy of claim 3 wherein said metallic carbides and metallic borides have an average particle size measured in its largest dimension of less than 1 micron.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The alloy of claim 3 wherein said metallic carbides and metallic borides have an average particle size measured in its largest dimension of less than 0.3 micron.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
8 words
The alloy of claim 3 in powder form.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
8 words
The alloy of claim 3 in filament form.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The alloy of claim 3 in the form of a body having a thickness of at least 0.1 millimeter measured in the shortest dimension.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The alloy of claim 2 wherein the boron content is between 0.65 to 1.0 wt%.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The alloy of claim 2 wherein said alloy is prepared from the melt thereof by a rapid solidification process and characterized by a metastable crystal structure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The alloy of claim 2 characterized by a predominantly single phase body-centered cubic structure and a hardness in the range between 900 to 1300 VHN (Kg/mm 2 ).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
9 words
The alloy of claim 11 in the powder form.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
8 words
The alloy of claim 11 in filament form.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The alloy of claim 1 wherein the boron content is between 0.5 and 1 wt%.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The alloy of claim 1 wherein said alloy is prepared from the melt thereof by a rapid solidification process and characterized by a metastable crystal structure.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The alloy of claim 1 characterized by a predominantly single phase body-centered cubic structure and a hardness in the range between 900 to 1300 VHN (Kg/mm 2 ).
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
9 words
The alloy of claim 16 in the powder form.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
8 words
The alloy of claim 16 in filament form.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
71 words
The alloy of claim 1 or 2 with an additional boron content of 0.1 to 1.5 wt% alloyed therewith, said alloy comprised of a fine grained iron rich matrix in which are uniformly dispersed metallic carbides and metallic borides, said carbides and borides having an average particle size measured in the largest dimension of less than 0.3 micron where the total content of boron and carbon is less than 2.6 wt%.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method of making in powdered form the alloy of claim 1 characterized by a predominantly single phase body-centered cubic structure comprising the steps of (a) forming a melt of said alloy, (b) contacting said melt against a rapidly moving quench surface so as to quench the melt at a rate of approximately 10 5 to 10 7 °C./sec, and, (c) comminuting the quenched melt into a powder.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 20 including the step of simultaneously subjecting the powder to heat and compression to consolidate said powder into a solid body having a thickness of at least 0.1 millimeter measured in the shortest dimension thereof.
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