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Large diameter tungsten-lanthana rod

US6830637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateDec 14, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2998/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A large-diameter tungsten-lanthana rod having an elongated grain structure substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod is described. The large diameter rod is produced by rolling at a temperature greater than 1400° C. and less than 1700° C. to achieve at least about a 40% reduction in cross-sectional area. The high strength of the longitudinally elongated grain structure is desirable for applications such as rocket nozzles.

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