US4668470A
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Formation of intermetallic and intermetallic-type precursor alloys for subsequent mechanical alloying applications
Assignee: Huntington Alloys Corp
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Filing: 1985-12-16
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2005-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A method for forming intermetallic and intermetallic-type precursor alloys for subsequent mechanical alloying applications. Elemental powders are blended in proportions approximately equal to their respective intermetallic compounds. Heating of the blend results in the formation of intermetallic compounds whereas lack of heating results in intermetallic-type powder without the intermetallic structure. The resultant powder is then blended to form a final alloy. Examples involving aluminum-titanium alloys are discussed.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul S. Gilman
- 👤 Arun D. Jatkar
- 👤 Stephen Donachie
- 👤 Winfred L. Woodard, III
- 👤 Walter E. Mattson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:58
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F1/00; B22F1/09; C; C22; C22C; C22C1/00; C22C1/04; C22C1/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for making homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened powder compositions, the method comprising: (a) blending elemental powders comprising the intermetallic composition and a process control agent into a blend, the elemental powders including a principal element and at least one secondary element, the secondary element having a different hardness than the principal element, (b) mechanically alloying the blend, and (c) heating the blend below the solidus temperature of all of the elements to form the intermetallic composition.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for making homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened powder compositions, the method comprising: (a) blending elemental powders comprising the intermetallic composition and a process control agent into a blend, the elemental powders including a principal element and at least one secondary element, the secondary element having a different hardness than the principal element, (b) mechanically alloying the blend, and (c) heating the blend below the solidus temperature of all of the elements to form the intermetallic composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein a process control agent is present in the blend in an amount sufficient to expedite powder fracture and reduce cold welding.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
60 words
A method for forming homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened Al 3 Ti powder, the method comprising: (a) blending about 62.8% aluminum powder and about 37.2% titanium powder, (b) mechanically alloying the aluminum-titanium powder blend in a non-oxidizing environment, and (c) heating the blend to a temperature below the solidus temperature of aluminum so as to form an aluminum-titanium intermetallic composite power.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
60 words
A method for forming homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened Al 3 Ti powder, the method comprising: (a) blending about 62.8% aluminum powder and about 37.2% titanium powder, (b) mechanically alloying the aluminum-titanium powder blend in a non-oxidizing environment, and (c) heating the blend to a temperature below the solidus temperature of aluminum so as to form an aluminum-titanium intermetallic composite power.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein the heating operation occurs at about 1000° F.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein a process control agent is added to the blend.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 5 wherein the process control agent is stearic acid present from about 0.5% to about 5% of the blend.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for forming a homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened aluminum-base alloy powder, the method comprising: (a) blending aluminum powder and at least one secondary element powder in the same proportions as a corresponding intermetallic composition, to form a blend, (b) mechanically alloying the blend, and (c) heating the composition to a temperature below the solidus temperature of each of the elements so as to form the intermetallic composition.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for forming a homogeneous intermetallic dispersion strengthened aluminum-base alloy powder, the method comprising: (a) blending aluminum powder and at least one secondary element powder in the same proportions as a corresponding intermetallic composition, to form a blend, (b) mechanically alloying the blend, and (c) heating the composition to a temperature below the solidus temperature of each of the elements so as to form the intermetallic composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The composition according to claim 6 wherein the process control agent is present in the blend in an amount sufficient to expedite powder fracture and reduce cold welding.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 7 wherein the element included in the secondary element powder is harder than aluminum.
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