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Ion implantation in metal alloys

US5199999A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1991
Grant dateApr 6, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12458
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for ion implantation of relatively high concentrations of alloying elements into a metal target without sputtering the target, in which the target is precoated with a layer of preselected thickness of a light, low sputtering yield element such as carbon, which is ablated during the ion implantation process.

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