An isostatic pressing canister for use in manufacturing a component by isostatic pressing is described. The canister comprises: a canister wall enclosing an internal cavity, the canister wall having an internal surface facing the internal cavity; a filling point for filling the internal cavity with powdered material, the filling point comprising a hole in the canister; and a structure supported within the internal cavity and located between the hole and the portion of the internal surface opposite the hole. A portion of the internal surface of the canister wall opposite the hole is shaped so that, during the filling of the internal cavity, powdered material falling from the hole and towards the portion of the internal surface is deflected away from the portion of the internal surface. A method of manufacturing a component using the canister is also described.

An isostatic pressing canister for use in manufacturing a component by isostatic pressing is described. The canister comprises: a canister wall enclosing an internal cavity, the canister wall having an internal surface facing the internal cavity; a filling point for filling the internal cavity with powdered material, the filling point comprising a hole in the canister; and a structure supported within the internal cavity and located between the hole and the portion of the internal surface opposite the hole. A portion of the internal surface of the canister wall opposite the hole is shaped so that, during the filling of the internal cavity, powdered material falling from the hole and towards the portion of the internal surface is deflected away from the portion of the internal surface. A method of manufacturing a component using the canister is also described.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a molybdenum alloy target, and solves the problem of low density and coarser grains of the molybdenum alloy targets in the prior art. The present invention comprises subjecting a mixed powder with a mass ratio depending upon the formula composition of a molybdenum alloy to a pre-press forming process to obtain a preformed molybdenum alloy target blank; placing the preformed molybdenum alloy target blank in a capsule and subjecting the capsule to processes of preheating for degassing and vacuum seal welding; subjecting the target blank to a hot isostatic pressing process to obtain a densified molybdenum alloy prefabricated target; removing the capsule; and subjecting the molybdenum alloy prefabricated target with the capsule removed to a temperature-rising and pressure-decreasing process, followed by finish machining to obtain a molybdenum alloy target.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a molybdenum alloy target, and solves the problem of low density and coarser grains of the molybdenum alloy targets in the prior art. The present invention comprises subjecting a mixed powder with a mass ratio depending upon the formula composition of a molybdenum alloy to a pre-press forming process to obtain a preformed molybdenum alloy target blank; placing the preformed molybdenum alloy target blank in a capsule and subjecting the capsule to processes of preheating for degassing and vacuum seal welding; subjecting the target blank to a hot isostatic pressing process to obtain a densified molybdenum alloy prefabricated target; removing the capsule; and subjecting the molybdenum alloy prefabricated target with the capsule removed to a temperature-rising and pressure-decreasing process, followed by finish machining to obtain a molybdenum alloy target.

The present invention relates to a method for producing a molybdenum alloy target, and solves the problem of low density and coarser grains of the molybdenum alloy targets in the prior art. The present invention comprises subjecting a mixed powder with a mass ratio depending upon the formula composition of a molybdenum alloy to a pre-press forming process to obtain a preformed molybdenum alloy target blank; placing the preformed molybdenum alloy target blank in a capsule and subjecting the capsule to processes of preheating for degassing and vacuum seal welding; subjecting the target blank to a hot isostatic pressing process to obtain a densified molybdenum alloy prefabricated target; removing the capsule; and subjecting the molybdenum alloy prefabricated target with the capsule removed to a temperature-rising and pressure-decreasing process, followed by finish machining to obtain a molybdenum alloy target.

A soft magnetic composite comprising an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material coated with an oxide material. An interface between the ferromagnetic material and the layer of oxide contains antiphase domain boundaries. Two processes for producing a soft magnetic composite are also provided. One process includes depositing an oxide layer onto an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material by molecular beam epitaxy at a partial oxygen pressure of from 1×10.sup.−5 Torr to 1×10.sup.−7 Torr to form a coated composite. The other process includes milling an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material powder and an oxide powder by high-energy milling to form a mixture; compacting the mixture and curing in an inert gas atmosphere at a temperature from 500° C. to 1200° C. to form a soft magnetic composite.

A soft magnetic composite comprising an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material coated with an oxide material. An interface between the ferromagnetic material and the layer of oxide contains antiphase domain boundaries. Two processes for producing a soft magnetic composite are also provided. One process includes depositing an oxide layer onto an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material by molecular beam epitaxy at a partial oxygen pressure of from 1×10.sup.−5 Torr to 1×10.sup.−7 Torr to form a coated composite. The other process includes milling an iron or iron alloy ferromagnetic material powder and an oxide powder by high-energy milling to form a mixture; compacting the mixture and curing in an inert gas atmosphere at a temperature from 500° C. to 1200° C. to form a soft magnetic composite.

A heterogeneous composite consisting of near-nano ceramic clusters dispersed within a ductile matrix. The composite is formed through the high temperature compaction of a starting powder consisting of a core of ceramic nanoparticles held together with metallic binder. This core is clad with a ductile metal such that when the final powder is consolidated, the ductile metal forms a tough, near-zero contiguity matrix. The material is consolidated using any means that will maintain its heterogeneous structure.

A heterogeneous composite consisting of near-nano ceramic clusters dispersed within a ductile matrix. The composite is formed through the high temperature compaction of a starting powder consisting of a core of ceramic nanoparticles held together with metallic binder. This core is clad with a ductile metal such that when the final powder is consolidated, the ductile metal forms a tough, near-zero contiguity matrix. The material is consolidated using any means that will maintain its heterogeneous structure.

Methods for repurposing waste materials, such as aluminum powder, are disclosed. A method in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure may comprise collecting a material in a container, the material comprising oxidized aluminum powder, processing the material, which includes heating the material to melt at least a portion of the oxidized aluminum powder, and forming the processed material into at least one component.