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Method of annealing iron-based products comprised of carbon steel rich in chromium and manganese

US5536338A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1994
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D1/76
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of annealing of siderurgical products comprised of carbon steel having a chromium content in the range 0.15-1.5 wt. % and a manganese content also in the range 0.15-1.5 wt. %, whereby said products are held in an annealing furnace under nitrogen atmosphere to bring about globulization of the perlite; characterized in that oxygen is added to this atmosphere, in an amount greater than or equal to 0.5 vol. %.

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