The invention relates to a method for producing a corrosion resistant aluminium alloy extrusion, consisting of an alloy with the composition ≤0.30, preferably 0.05 - 0.15 % by weight of silicon, ≤0.40, preferably 0.06 - 0.35 % by weight of iron, 0.01 -1.1 % by weight of manganese, ≤0.30, preferably 0.15 - 0.30 % by weight of magnesium, ≤0.70, preferably 0.05 - 0.70 % by weight of zinc, ≤0.35, preferably 0.25 % by weight of chromium, ≤0.20 % by weight of zirconium, ≤0.25, preferably 0.05-0.25% by weight of titanium, ≤0.20% by weight vanadium ≤0.10 % by weight of copper up to 0.15 % by weight of other impurities, each not greater than 0.03 % by weight and the balance aluminium, the method comprising the steps casting the molten metal into extrusion billet a) subjecting the billet to a homogenization treatment at a holding temperature of 550 to 620 deg.C for 6 to 10 hours b) heating the billet to a temperature of 400 to 550 deg.C c) extruding the billet to a tube.

A composite structure with an aluminum-based alloy layer containing boron carbide and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The composite structure includes a substrate with an open hole in that surface and the aluminum-based alloy layer containing boron carbide. The aluminum-based alloy layer is disposed in the open hole and contains aluminum, boron, carbon, and oxygen, wherein the content of aluminum is between 4 at. % and 55 at. %, the content of boron is between 9 at. % and 32 at. %, the content of carbon is between 13 at. % and 32 at. %, the content of oxygen is between 2 at. % and 38 at. %, and the ratio of the content of boron to carbon is between 0.3 and 2.7.

An embodiment relates to an ultrasonic additive manufacturing process, comprising joining a foil comprising a bulk metallic glass to a substrate; and forming a cladded composite comprising the foil and the substrate; wherein a thickness of the cladded composite is greater than a critical casting thickness of the bulk metallic glass, wherein the cladded composite comprises a cladding layer of the bulk metallic glass on the substrate and the bulk metallic glass comprises approximately 0% crystallinity, approximately 0% porosity, less than 50 MPa thermal stress, approximately 0% distortion, approximately 0 inch heat affected zone, approximately 0% dilution, and a strength of about 2,000-3,500 MPa.

Systems, methods, components, and parts are provided for improving casting and electroplating performance of a plated cast part by doping a semiconductor material with an electrically active dopant before mixing the semiconductor material into a base material. The doped semiconductor material improves the castability of the base material and has an improved electrical conductivity which is closer to that of the base material such that a consistency of a subsequent plating on the part is improved.

Disclose is a copper alloy for a laser cladding valve seat. the copper alloy may include an amount of about 15.0 to 25.0 wt % of Ni, an amount of about 1.0 to 4.0 wt % of Si, an amount of about 0.5 to 1.0 wt % of B, an amount of about 1.0 to 2.0 wt % of Cr, an amount of about 5.0 to 15.0 wt % of Co, an amount of about 2.0 to 20.0 wt % of Mo, an amount of about 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of Ti and the balance Cu, all the wt % based on the total weight of the copper alloy. Particularly, the copper alloy may not include Fe, and may include Ti silicacide. Further disclosed is a laser cladding valve seat including the copper alloy, which does not generate cracks and is excellent in wear resistance.

A composite structure with an aluminum-based alloy layer containing boron carbide and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The composite structure includes a substrate with an open hole in that surface and the aluminum-based alloy layer containing boron carbide. The aluminum-based alloy layer is disposed in the open hole and contains aluminum, boron, carbon, and oxygen, wherein the content of aluminum is between 4 at. % and 55 at. %, the content of boron is between 9 at. % and 32 at. %, the content of carbon is between 13 at. % and 32 at. %, the content of oxygen is between 2 at. % and 38 at. %, and the ratio of the content of boron to carbon is between 0.3 and 2.7.

An electrical connecting structure (10) for use as a means for transmitting electrical energy between a first electrical component and a second electrical component, wherein the connecting structure (10) is formed from a number of layers (20, 30, 40, 50) arranged serially with one another, a first outer layer (20) consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and a second outer layer (50) preferably consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and a third and preferably fourth layer (30, 40), specifically one or two inner layers, being provided between the outer layers (20, 50), the inner layer or inner layers (30, 40) being respectively produced by cold gas spraying.

A gasification component for use in a gasification environment includes a metal-based substrate and a coating deposited on the metal-based substrate. The coating includes at least about 51% by weight of chromium in the alpha phase at an operating temperature of gasification.

A composite material structure includes a first metal member and a second metal member bonding to the first metal member. A bonding surface is formed therebetween. A first hole is through the first metal member. A circular bonding line is formed at a junction of a wall of the first hole and the bonding surface. A sleeve protrudes from the second metal member into the first hole, and covers the bonding line. A groove indents from the first metal member. The groove has a bottom surface located in the same plane with a top surface of the sleeve. A processing method of the composite material structure is also provided. The sleeve covers the bonding line between the first metal member and the second metal member, which allows the composite material structure to provide an improved sealing performance.

An embodiment relates to an ultrasonic additive manufacturing process, comprising joining a foil comprising a bulk metallic glass to a substrate; and forming a cladded composite comprising the foil and the substrate; wherein a thickness of the cladded composite is greater than a critical casting thickness of the bulk metallic glass, wherein the cladded composite comprises a cladding layer of the bulk metallic glass on the substrate and the bulk metallic glass comprises approximately 0% crystallinity, approximately 0% porosity, less than 50 MPa thermal stress, approximately 0% distortion, approximately 0 inch heat affected zone, approximately 0% dilution, and a strength of about 2,000-3,500 MPa.