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High-strength and low-thermal-expansion alloy, wire of the alloy and method of manufacturing the alloy wire

US6221183A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1993
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C38/52
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high-strength low-thermal-expansion alloy consisting of, by weight, 0.06 to 0.50% C, 25 to 65% in total of one or both of 65% or less Co and less than 30% Ni, and balance of Fe as a main component, other optional elements and unavoidable impurities, and having a primary phase of austenite phase and martensite phase induced by working. A wire is made from the alloy.

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