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Powder-metallurgical production of a workpiece from a heat-resistant aluminum alloy

US4737339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 1987
Grant dateApr 12, 1988
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C1/0416
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A workpiece consisting of a heat-resistant aluminum alloy is produced by a powder-metallurgical process wherein an alloy containing 8 to 14% by weight Fe, 0.5 to 2% by weight V and 0.2 to 1% by weight Mn is melted, the melt is cooled in a gas stream at a rate of at least 10.sup.5 .degree.C/s and is atomized to form particles having a diameter of 1 to 40 .mu.m, whereupon the powder is consolidated a temperature of 350.degree. to 450.degree. C. at a pressure of 2000 to 6000 bar, to form a pressed article. In this process, the intermetallic compound Al.sub.6 Fe stabilized by Mn occurs in fine distribution. This dispersoid imparts high ductility and toughness to the grain.

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