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Method of casting amorphous metals

Assignee: Allegheny Ludlum Corp
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Filing: 1983-08-31
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Granted: 1985-02-26
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Expires: 2003-08-31
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Abstract

Abstract An amorphous Fe-B-Si alloy and article made therefrom is provided having improved castability while maintaining good magnetic properties, ductility and improved thermal stability. Fe-B-Si alloys containing 0.1-4.0% Cr, in atomic percent, have improved castability and amorphousness. An alloy is provided generally consisting essentially of 6-10% B, 14-17% Si, 0.1-4.0% Cr, and the balance iron, and no more than incidental impurities. A method of casting an amorphous strip material from the alloy is also provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 S. Leslie Ames
  • 👤 Thomas H. Gray
  • 👤 Lewis L. Kish

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 15:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F1/00; H01F1/01; H01F1/03; H01F1/12; H01F1/14; H01F1/147; H01F1/153; H01F1/15341; C; C22; C22C; C22C45/00; C22C45/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 162 words
A method of casting an amorphous strip material having a width of at least one inch, a thickness of at least 0.001 inch, a 60 Hertz core loss of less than 0.163 watts per pound at 12.6 kilogauss, saturation magnetization (B 75H ) of at least 14 kilogauss, a coercive force of less than 0.045 oersteds and is at least singularly ductile, comprising the steps of: melting an alloy consisting essentially of 6-10% boron and 14-17% silicon, 0.5-3.0% chromium, by atomic percentages, with no more than incidental impurities, and the balance iron; while maintaining the alloy molten, continuously delivering a stream of molten alloy through a slotted nozzle and onto a casting surface disposed within 0.025 inch of the nozzle; continuously moving the casting surface past the nozzle at a speed of 200 to 10,000 linear surface feet per minute; at least partially solidifying the strip on the casting surface; and separating the at least partially solidified strip from the casting surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 162 words
A method of casting an amorphous strip material having a width of at least one inch, a thickness of at least 0.001 inch, a 60 Hertz core loss of less than 0.163 watts per pound at 12.6 kilogauss, saturation magnetization (B 75H ) of at least 14 kilogauss, a coercive force of less than 0.045 oersteds and is at least singularly ductile, comprising the steps of: melting an alloy consisting essentially of 6-10% boron and 14-17% silicon, 0.5-3.0% chromium, by atomic percentages, with no more than incidental impurities, and the balance iron; while maintaining the alloy molten, continuously delivering a stream of molten alloy through a slotted nozzle and onto a casting surface disposed within 0.025 inch of the nozzle; continuously moving the casting surface past the nozzle at a speed of 200 to 10,000 linear surface feet per minute; at least partially solidifying the strip on the casting surface; and separating the at least partially solidified strip from the casting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 47 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said alloy consists essentially of 6 up to less than 10% boron, from more than 15% up to 17% silicon and 0.5 to 3.0% chromium, by atomic percentages, with no more than incidental impurities and the balance iron.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US4236946A Cited
JPS56257A Cited

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-02-26 1988-08-27 1989-02-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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