Abstract:
Thermally sprayable powders for the formation of abradable seals, and abradable seals formed by thermally spraying the powders, suitable for use with Ti alloy blades at temperatures up to 700{C are disclosed. The powder includes an alloyed metal phase material and a solid lubricant type ceramic phase material. The alloyed metal phase material includes a major amount of at least one matrix metals selected from the group consisting of Ag and Cu, at least one melting point depressing metal selected from the group consisting of I, B, Mn, and Al, and at least one oxidation resistant metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Cr, and Si. The solid lubricant-type ceramic phase material is preferably selected from hexagonal boron nitride, molybdenum sulphide, graphite, talc, bentonite or mica.
Abstract:
Anti-microbial coatings and method of forming same on medical devices are provided. The coatings are formed by depositing a biocompatible metal by vapor deposition techniques to produce atomic disorder in the coating such that a sustained release of metal ions sufficient to produce an anti-microbial effect is achieved. Preferred deposition conditions to achieve atomic disorder include a lower than normal substrate temperature, and one or more of a higher than normal working gas pressure and a lower than normal angle of incidence of coating flux. Anti-microbial powders formed by mechanical working to produce atomic disorder are also provided. The invention extends to other metal coatings and powders similarly formed so as to provide enhanced solubility.
Abstract:
There is provided a surface alloyed component which comprises a base alloy with a diffusion barrier layer enriched in silicon and chromium being provided adjacent thereto. An enrichment pool layer is created adjacent said diffusion barrier and contains silicon and chromium and optionally titanium or aluminum. A reactive gas treatment may be used to generate a replenishable protective scale on the outermost surface of said component.
Abstract:
A connective medium is provided for use in ball grid assemblies for detachable connections between electronic devices and circuit boards. The medium includes novel, discrete spheres defining an inner metallic, spherical core and one or more outer, electrically conductive concentric, hard and non-deformable metallic layers.
Abstract:
Novel processes are provided for the production of porous ceramic preforms, metal activated porous ceramic preforms and intermetallic/ceramic/metal composites. These products are all manufactured using processes which are based on tape casting techniques.
Abstract:
Multilayer anti-microbial materials formed to produce an interference colour, and thus an indictor of anti-microbial effect, are provided. The materials include a partly reflective base layer and a partly reflective, partly transmissive top layer balanced to produce an interference colour. The top layer is formed from an anti-microbial metal with atomic disorder. Dissolution or a change in composition of the top layer on contacting an alcohol or electrolyte causes a change in optical path length so as to produce a change in the interference colour of the material. Multilayer, laminated wound dressings are also provided. The dressing includes a first and second layer, and preferably a third layer. The first and third layers are formed of perforated, non-adherent materials and most preferably carry an anti-microbial coating as above. The second layer is sandwiched between the first and third layers and is formed of an absorbent material. At least one of the layers is formed from a plastic material. The layers are laminated together by ultrasonic welds spaced intermittently on the dressing to allow the dressing to be cut to size with delaminating.
Abstract:
A synthesis for lithiated transition metal oxide powders is provided which comprises reacting one or more transition metal compounds with a lithium compound, wherein the lithium compound is in a molten phase. The reaction mixture may contain additives, which act primarily to extend the temperature range of the molten phase of the lithium compound.