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High strength 7XXX series aluminum alloys and methods of making the same

US11692255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2017
Grant dateJul 4, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C21/18
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described herein are 7xxx series aluminum alloys with unexpected properties and novel methods of producing such aluminum alloys. The aluminum alloys exhibit high strength and are highly formable. The alloys are produced by continuous casting and can be hot rolled to a final gauge and/or a final temper. The alloys can be used in automotive, transportation, industrial, and electronics applications, just to name a few.

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