Aluminum alloy sheet for spot welding
US6369347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C21/06
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aluminum alloy sheet for automotive use is provided which comprises a starting aluminum alloy sheet which has an alloy composition containing from 2 to 6% by weight of Mg, 0.15 to 1.0% by weight of Fe and from 0.03 to 2.0% by weight Mn, and a surface layer disposed over one surface of the starting alloy sheet to be pressed against electrodes for use in welding, the surface layer containing a particulate intermetallic compound has a particle diameter of 0.5 &mgr;m or more and a density of 4,000 pieces of particles per one mm2 or more. The product alloy sheet ensure least deformation of an electrode and stable weldability by means of continuous resistance spot welding.
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