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Methods for producing titanium metal using grinding media

US7329303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2005
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K3/1409
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Grinding media, including shaped media such as spheres or rods ranging in size from about 0.5 micron to 100 mm in diameter, are formed from a multi-carbide material consisting essentially of two or more carbide-forming elements and carbon, with or without carbide-forming elements in their free elemental state. The media have extremely high mass density, extreme hardness, and extreme mechanical toughness.

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