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Rapid gas quenching process

US5173124A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 1990
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D1/767
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Increased cooling rate of an article heated to an elevated temperature is achieved by flowing an inert gas mixture of helium and another inert gas over the article under conditions of turbulent flow.

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