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Method of making quasicrystal alloy powder, protective coatings and articles

US5433978A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1993
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2998/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making quasicrystalline alloy particulates wherein an alloy is superheated and the melt is atomized to form generally spherical alloy particulates free of mechanical fracture and exhibiting a predominantly quasicrystalline in the atomized condition structure. The particulates can be plasma sprayed to form a coating or consolidated to form an article of manufacture.

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