Process for making improved copper/tungsten composites
US5686676A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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