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Process for making improved copper/tungsten composites

US5686676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1996
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2999/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The sinterability of a copper/tungsten green compact is improved by using copper oxide, tungsten oxide or both as the copper and/or tungsten source. Sinterability is further enhanced by including steam in the sintering atmosphere.

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