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Ferroalloy for inoculation of spherulitic graphite irons

US5733502A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C35/005
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ferrosilicon-based ferroalloy for inoculation of spherulitic graphite irons containing (by weight) from 0.005% to 3% rare earths, 0.005% to 3% bismuth, lead and/or antimony, and 0.3% to 3% calcium, and is characterized by the fact that Si/Fe>2 and contains from 0.3 to 3% magnesium. The ferroalloy exhibits improved granulometric stability during storage.

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