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Thin gauge aluminum plate product by isothermal treatment and ramp anneal

US4927470A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1988
Grant dateMay 22, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/057
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of producing an unrecrystallized aluminum base, wrought product having improved levels of strength and fracture toughness. The method comprises providing a body of the aluminum base alloy, hot working the body to a wrought product and then subjecting it to an isothermal soak followed by a ramp anneal.

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