Dynamic process for enhancing the wear resistance of ferrous articles
US7191558B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B5/24
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dynamic process for increasing the wear life of ferrous articles subjected to a high-temperature environment created by combustion of a propellant or fuel comprises selecting the propellant or fuel so that its combustion products include relatively large amounts of nitrogen, which nitrogen forms a protective nitride layer on the surface of the ferrous article. Disclosed is a specific embodiment of the invention for prolonging the wear life of gun barrels.
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