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Metallic alloy for X-ray target

US5222116A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1992
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C27/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An X-ray tube anode which is composed of a refractory metal having a focal track thereon with the refractory metal including tantalum, hafnium, zirconium and carbon in a minor amount and molybdenum in a major amount. The anode has improved high temperature properties and fabricability. It can be utilized alone or in combination with the usual graphite portion.

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