Amorphous metal alloy powders and synthesis of same by solid state chemical reduction reactions
AssigneeThe Standard Oil Company (Ohio)
InventorsMichael A. Tenhover, Richard S. Henderson, Joseph R. Fox
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Abstract
Amorphous metal alloy powders may be synthesized by solid state reactions. Precursor components that include the elements of the amorphous alloy are chemically reduced to yield an intimate mixture. The resultant intimate mixture, as obtained or after heat-treating, exhibits amorphous characteristics. These powders are suitable for forming solid amorphous shapes.
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A process for the synthesis of a substantially amorphous metal alloy powder comprising disposing at least one metal-bearing compound in a liquid medium and reducing the at least one metal-bearing compound so as to form a substantially amorphous metal powder.
A process for the synthesis of a substantially amorphous metal alloy comprising the steps of:
- (a) disposing at least one metal-bearing compound in a liquid medium;
- (b) reducing said at least one metal-bearing compound so as to obtain an intimate mixture of the component of the amorphous metal alloy to be synthesized;
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- (c) heat-treating said intimate mixture so as to form the substantially amorphous metal alloy.
A substantially amorphous metal alloy powder synthesized by disposing at least one metal-bearing compound in a liquid medium, reducing the at least one metal-bearing compound so as to form an intimate mixture of the alloy components, and heat-treating said intimate mixture to form the amorphous metal alloy.
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