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Free machining steel with bismuth

US4247326A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1979
Grant dateJan 27, 1981
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Expiry dateAug 29, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C38/60
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A free machining steel shape containing bismuth which functions as a liquid metal embrittler. The opportunity for bismuth to function as a liquid metal embrittler is increased by limiting the size of bismuth-containing inclusions to less than five microns.

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