Aluminum sheet with enhanced formability and an aluminum container made from aluminum sheet
US10022773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22F1/047
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In some embodiments of present disclosure, a method includes: obtaining an aluminum sheet comprising a 3xxx or a 5xxx alloy having a tensile yield strength as measured in the longitudinal direction of 27-33 ksi and an ultimate tensile strength; wherein the ultimate tensile strength minus the tensile yield strength is less than 3.30 ksi (UTS-TYS<3.30 ksi); and forming a container having a dome from the aluminum sheet.
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