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Magnesium alloy as an aluminum hardener

US5676774A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateOct 14, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C1/026
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing a magnesium alloy aluminum hardener comprises the steps of providing magnesium alloy scrap, wherein the scrap comprises aluminum present in a range of 1-10 wt. % based on the weight of the scrap and at least one of zinc present in a range of 0.1-3 wt. % based on the weight of the scrap and manganese present in a range of 0.1-3 wt. % based on the weight of the scrap, wherein a remaining portion of the scrap comprises magnesium; providing molten aluminum; and adding the scrap to the molten aluminum until the hardener is produced having a magnesium content in a range of 64-72 wt. % based on the weight of the hardener, with a remaining portion of the hardener comprising aluminum and at least one of zinc and manganese.

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