Abstract
Rapidly Solidified flakes and ribbons are not of any commercial interest unless they are consolidated into fully dense bodies. The consolidation sequence consists of degassing, and HIPping, followed by hot extrusion. To achieve good bonding, proper vacuum degassing of the unconsolidated material must be done prior to consolidation. Failure to degas will cause decohesion during further heat treatment or service. The degassing temperature should be higher than any subsequent process temperature such as extrusion, HIPping, and heat treatment temperature. In the present, work characterisation of the material at the degassing and HIPing stage has been carried out.