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Post-consolidation method for increasing the fracture resistance of titanium composites

US5232525A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12806
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method to increase the fracture resistance of titanium alloy matrix composites which comprises thermally treating a composite at a temperature about 5 to 10% above the beta-transus temperature of the alloy for about 4 to 60 minutes.

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