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Alloy composition and improvements in mold components used in the production of glass containers

US6689312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2001
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C38/54
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An alloy and article of manufacture including parts of glass container manufacturing apparatus such as a mold and plunger having a composition which consists ofCarbon 0.1 to 0.5%, preferably 0.2 to 0.3%Silicon 0 to 2% preferably 0.5 to 1.5%Manganese 0 to 2% preferably 0.4 to 1.5%Sulphur 0.02 to 0.05% (an incidental element)Phosphorus 0.02 to 0.05% (an incidental element)Nickel 0 to 3% preferably 1.0 to 1.5%Chromium 5 to 35% preferably 15 to 20%Molybdenum 0 to 5% preferably 0.1 to 0.3%Copper 0 to 3% preferably 0.2 to 1%Boron 0.5 to 3.5% preferably 1.8 to 2.2%.The alloy and the articles of manufacture have having excellent high temperature characteristics and substantial hardenability.

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