Production of aluminum-SiC composite using sodium tetrasborate as an addition agent
US4713111A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12486
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reinforced composite aluminum-matrix articles containing silicon carbide fibers or particles, are produced by a casting process wherein the silicon carbide fibers or particles are mixed with dehydrated sodium tetraborate and mixed with molten aluminum or aluminum alloy whereby wetting of the reinforcing material and ready dispersal thereof in the aluminum matrix alloy is facilitated.
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