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Aluminum alloys possessing improved resistance weldability

US4062704A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1976
Grant dateDec 13, 1977
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Expiry dateJul 9, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C21/16
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum alloys exhibiting improved resistance weldability are prepared which comprise 1.9-5.5% copper, up to 1.5% iron, up to 1.2% silicon, up to 1.2% manganese, 0.02-2.0% magnesium, 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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