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Inoculants for intermetallic layer

US6605161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2001
Grant dateAug 12, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C10/58
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A deposition process including applying an inoculant to at least a portion of the surface of a metal component, and then forming an intermetallic layer at the inoculant surface, such as by exposing at least the coated surface portion to a deposition environment.

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