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Process for making aluminum-lithium alloys of high toughness

US5320803A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1991
Grant dateJun 14, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C21/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The toughness of Al-Li, Al-Mg and Mg-Li alloys is increased by a melting and refining process designed to reduce the concentration of alkali metal impurities below specified levels. The hydrogen and chlorine gas constituents are also significantly reduced.

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