Self-healing layer on non-ferrous metals using polyoxometalates

The invention relates to a method for applying a multifunctional layer on a substrate. Accordingly said layer is applied by means of a process by using an aqueous solution that comprises a POM and/or a crack-healing agent, which POM and/or a crack healing agent is/are incorporated in said layer during said process to obtain a self-healing layer.

Method for reactively joining materials

Method for reactively joining materials in solid form, such as intermetallic compounds and technical ceramics, wherein: a) a mixed powder is provided in solid form between the materials to be joined; b) at least the powder mixture is locally heated, causing exothermic reactions to take place, whereby the heat is released at the contact surfaces...

Method of preparing an Al-Ti-B grain refiner for aluminium-comprising products, and a method of casting aluminium products

The invention relates to a method of preparing an Al-Ti-B grain refiner for cast aluminium-comprising products. According to the invention the preparation is realized by mixing powders selected from the group comprising aluminium, titanium, boron, and alloys and intermetallic compounds thereof, compressing, heating in an inert environment until...

Method of manufacturing molded articles from metallic or ceramic powdered particles and binder system suitable for use therein

The invention relates to a method of manufacturing molded articles by mixing metallic or ceramic powder particles homogeneously with a binder system, whereafter the mixture is shaped in fluid condition by injection molding, the molding obtained is treated with an aqueous liquid in order to wash out a part of the binder system, and the molding...