Abstract:
A method for producing a sintered copper article for craft or decorative use made of copper or a copper alloy which can be sintered in the air by using a general heating furnace, and a plastic copper containing clay compound are provided. The method for producing the sintered copper article for craft or decorative use of the present invention comprises the steps of forming a shaped copper object using the copper containing clay compound which includes at least one kind of a powder selected from a copper powder or a copper alloy powder that contains copper in 50 wt % or more together with an organic binder, and subsequently sintering the shaped copper object, thereby to obtain a shaped copper sinter. Herein, the mean particle diameter of the powder included in the copper containing clay compound is restricted to 10 μm or less, whereby the shaped copper sinter is obtained by sintering the shaped copper object in the air.
Abstract:
A clayish composition for forming a sintered silver alloy body capable of forming a sintered silver alloy body, which is not easily discolored even in the atmosphere and has excellent tensile strength, flexural strength, surface hardness (hereinafter, sometimes collectively referred to as ‘mechanical strength’), elongation or the like, powder for the clayish composition for forming a sintered silver alloy body, a method for manufacturing the clayish composition for forming a sintered silver alloy body, a sintered silver alloy body and a method for manufacturing the sintered silver alloy body.
Abstract:
Rose-color and yellow-color gold alloys are formed from a gold-base alloy containing silver and copper. Mining these elements is usually highly detrimental to the environmental. Environmentally friendly alloys are obtained through the use of recycled elements and elements recovered from mines utilizing specific guidelines. Jewelry manufactured from these environmentally friendly alloys may be more receptive to a consumer, resulting in a competitive advantage.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a platinum alloy comprising (a) 55 to 63 wt. % of platinum, (b) 2 to 10 wt. % of cobalt, and (c) 27 to 43 wt. % of copper. The disclosure further relates to a platinum alloy comprising (a) 70 to 79.5 wt. % of platinum, 2 to 10 wt. % of cobalt, and (c) 10.5 to 28 wt. % of copper. The platinum alloys have excellent mechanical and optical properties for use in the production of ornamental articles such as rings, necklaces, earrings, watch bands, watch bodies and other jewelry. The disclosure further relates to a method of preparing the platinum alloys and their use in the production of ornamental articles. Still further the disclosure relates to ornamental articles comprising the platinum alloy and a method of production thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating having an oxygen content of 0.3 to 50 at %, a copper content of 20 to 80 at %, and a tin content of 10 to 70 at % in the plating. The present invention provides a copper tin alloy plating that has excellent plating adhesion and disengaging force stability and particularly a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating that has a blackish color tone without containing any controlled substances.
Abstract:
A silver-platinum alloy formulated to provide improved tarnish resistance and hardness as compared to sterling silver. The alloy can be incorporated in various jewelry, flatware, and like articles. The alloy generally includes silver and platinum, with silver being the predominant component. In certain applications, the alloy includes about 90–95.5% silver and about 0.5–6% platinum. A small amount of gallium can also be added to the composition to provide ease of manufacture of the alloy. The resulting alloy has the favorable properties afforded by sterling silver, but also has brighter surface finish, greater tarnish resistance and increased hardness as compared to traditional sterling silver.
Abstract:
Fire-scale resistant, work-hardenable-jewelry, silver-alloy compositions having desirable properties of reduced fire scale, reduced porosity, oxide formation and reduced grain size relative to traditional sterling silver alloys while providing improved work hardening performance. These compositions contain at least 86% by weight silver, 0-5-7.5% by weight copper, 0.07-6% by weight of a mixture of zinc an silicon with silicon being present in an amount from about 0.02 to about 2.0% by weight, and from about 0.01 to no more than 2.0% by weight germanium.
Abstract:
An alloy, especially for spectacle frames, jewelry and for other metal parts to be worn on the body or on items of clothing in contact with said body. The alloy consists of the following components: Sn 8-14 wt. %, Zn 1-8 wt. %, Mn 0.001-3 wt. %, P 0.001 0.3 wt. %, Fe 0.001 0.5%, the remainder being Cu.
Abstract:
A silver-platinum alloy formulated to provide improved tarnish resistance and hardness as compared to sterling silver. The alloy can be incorporated in various jewelry, flatware, and like articles. The alloy generally includes silver and platinum, with silver being the predominant component. In certain applications, the alloy includes about 90-95.5% silver and about 0.5-6% platinum. A small amount of gallium can also be added to the composition to provide ease of manufacture of the alloy. The resulting alloy has the favorable properties afforded by sterling silver, but also has brighter surface finish, greater tarnish resistance and increased hardness as compared to traditional sterling silver.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating having an oxygen content of 0.3 to 50 at %, a copper content of 20 to 80 at %, and a tin content of 10 to 70 at % in the plating. The present invention provides a copper tin alloy plating that has excellent plating adhesion and disengaging force stability and particularly a Cu—Sn—O alloy plating that has a blackish color tone without containing any controlled substances.