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Method of quenching

US4584033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1985
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of quenching which comprises the steps of (a) immersing a metal heated to an elevated temperature in a quenchant composition comprising an aqueous-solution of a sufficiently hydrophilic water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymer of the formula: EQU Y[AR].sub.x to provide a solution containing 15.0 weight percent of polymer and a balance of water with a Drag Out Value of less than about 40, preferably less than about 35 and most preferably less than about 25 under Standard Conditions; wherein PA0 Y is the residue of an active hydrogen-containing organic copound following active hydrogen removal; PA0 x is an integer having a value of at least 1; wherein for values of x greater than 1 each AR segment of the polymer is the same or different; PA0 A is a random or block polyoxyalkylene residue having units derived from ethylene oxide and at least one other lower alkylene oxide having 3 or 4 carbon atoms; and PA0 R is hydrogen or an hydrolytically stable organic moiety; PA0 wherein for values of x greater than 1 each AR segment of the polymer is the same or different; with the proviso that R is only hydrogen or an organic moiety less hydrophobic than propane either when x…

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