abstract |
A homogeneous and porous abradable seal material structure comprising principally gamma , gamma '' and/or Beta phases for use in elevated temperature operating apparatus consisting essentially of, by weight, 60-80% Ni, 2-12% Cr, 1-10% Co, 4-20% Al, up to 3% of a refractory metal selected from the group consisting of yttrium, hafnium and lanthanum and 3-15% inert powder material selected from the group consisting of diatomaceous earth (D.E.), boron nitride, silicon glass, mica, vermiculite asbestos, molybdenum disulfide, graphite, cobalt oxide, cerium oxide and zinc oxide. |