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Composite materials having a matrix of magnesium or magnesium alloy reinforced with discontinuous silicon carbide particles

US4657065A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1986
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D19/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Reinforced composite magnesium-matrix articles, containing silicon carbide fibers or particles, are produced by a casting process wherein a small amount of lithium, less than about 0.7% by weight, is included in a melt of magnesium matrix alloy to facilitate wetting of the reinforcing material and ready dispersal thereof in the magnesium matrix alloy.

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