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Zirconia-based tipped blades having macrocracked structure

US5520516A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 1994
Grant dateMay 28, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/252
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor or turbine blade having its tip coated with a zirconium-based oxide having a plurality of macrocracks extending at least 100 microns through the coating and the process used to produce such a coating.

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