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Aluminum alloys possessing improved resistance weldability

US4043840A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1976
Grant dateAug 23, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 9, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12764
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum alloys exhibiting improved resistance weldability are prepared which comprise 2.0-6.0% magnesium, up to 0.40% iron, up to 0.40% silicon, and from 0.03-0.20% vanadium, balance essentially aluminum. The alloys of the present invention are particularly suited for automotive metal working applications.

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