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Semi-solid metal casting process of hypereutectic aluminum alloys

US6994147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2003
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S164/90
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the refining of primary silicon in hypereutectic alloys by mixing at least two hypereutectic alloys into a solid/semi-solid hypereutectic slurry is described. The method provides control of the morphology, size, and distribution of primary Si in a hypereutectic Al—Si casting by mixing a hypereutectic Al—Si liquid with solid hypereutectic Al—Si particles. The invention enables SSM processing of hypereutectic Al—Si alloys.

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