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Metal powder composition

US4251274A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1979
Grant dateFeb 17, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 18, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S75/95
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for compressing and sintering to produce high-wear resistant articles essentially includes between 2% and 10% by weight, preferably 5% by weight, basalt powder and the remainder being metallurgical powder. The metallurgical powder is preferably comprised of austenite steel powder of high commercial quality and the basalt powder is a commercial quality basalt. The article of manufacture is for an internal combustion engine supplied with lead-free fuel wherein the article is comprised of compressed and sintered metal powder having the entire resulting pore space filled with basalt. The article takes the form of a cylinder liner, a valve seat and/or a valve-seat ring.

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