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Joint between articles of materials of different coefficients of thermal expansion

US4930676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1986
Grant dateJun 5, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2237/40
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of providing a joint between articles of materials of different coefficients of thermal expansion comprises providing a preform of Indium between the articles, and, at ambient temperature, applying pressure to the articles to compress the Indium therebetween, the pressure being applied in a cyclical manner. A satisfactory joint is provided without employing complex cleaning of the co-operating surfaces of the constituent parts of the joint.

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