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Process for preparing cemented tungsten carbide

US4013460A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1973
Grant dateMar 22, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 6, 1993

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C1/055
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a process for making shaped, dense, hard, fine grain tool quality tungsten carbide by the interaction of tungsten, carbon and cobalt during a single heat treatment to form WC + Co compositions. The interaction occurs in situ without the aid of applied pressure. The interaction produces wares of high density with excellent mechanical and cutting properties.

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