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Low cost chrome and chrome/aluminide process for moderate temperature applications

US6884524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2002
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12847
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A low cost chromide and chromide/aluminide process for moderate temperature applications. A gas turbine engine component is cleaned and coated with a layer of metal, generally chromium or chromium and aluminum, containing paint. The metal containing paint layer is heated to a first temperature for a first period of time in an air environment to volatilize the solvents in the paint. The metal containing paint layer is heated to a second temperature for a second period of time in an oxygen-free atmosphere to volatilize the solvents in the paint. The now metal layer and component are heated to a third temperature for a third period of time to interdiffuse the metal and the metal of the component. The component and diffusion layer are then cooled to ambient temperature.

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