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High toughness plate alloy for aerospace applications

US6576071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2002
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/057
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to highly controlled alloy composition relationship of a high purity Al—Mg—Cu alloy within the 2000 series aluminum alloys as defined by the Aluminum Association, wherein significant improvements are revealed in fracture toughness through plane strain, fracture toughness through plane stress, fatigue life, and fatigue crack growth resistance.

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