Precipitation hardening chromium steel casting alloy
US4326885A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 1980 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C38/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cavitation resistant, low carbon 12% chromium steel alloy utilizing a nominal 1.5% copper addition which imparts strength by a precipitation reaction. The alloy exhibits a higher strength and hardness for a given carbon content and conversely is less susceptible to casting and welding cracks and stress corrosion cracking.
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