Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite wire
US6544645B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2944
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Composite wire comprising polycrystalline &agr;-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of aluminum, or an alloy of aluminum and up to about 2% copper. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.
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