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Treatment of furnace tubes

US5630887A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1996
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C8/18
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Stainless steel which is used in applications in the petrochemical industry may be treated by exposure to an atmosphere containing a low amount of oxygen at temperatures up to 1200.degree. C. for up to about 50 hours. The treated steel has a lower tendency to coke during use.

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