Process for hardening aluminum using a magnesium alloy
US5728239A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C1/026
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for hardening aluminum comprises the steps of adding a magnesium hardener to molten aluminum wherein the hardener has a magnesium content in the range of 64-72 wt % based on the weight of the hardener, with a remaining portion of the hardener comprising aluminum. The process may further include the steps of preheating the hardener prior to adding the hardener to the aluminum for decreasing a temperature differential between the hardener and the aluminum so as to stabilize the hardener and prevent shattering thereof.
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