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Magnetic strips and methods for making the same

US5611872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1995
Grant dateMar 18, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D2211/008
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for preparing magnetic strips are provided in which the strips are manufactured to a thickness of less than about 0.003 inches and are made of a ferrous alloy having a carbon content of from about 0.4 to about 1.2 weight percent. The strips are prepared by first manufacturing an alloy having a carbon content below about 0.5 weight percent to the desired thickness and then subjecting the strip to a carburizing step to raise the carbon content in the strip.

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