High-strength, high-toughness matrix bit bodies
US7661491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2999/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new composition for forming a matrix body which includes spherical sintered tungsten carbide and an infiltration binder including one or more metals or alloys is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition may include a Group VIIIB metal selected from one of Ni, Co, Fe, and alloys thereof. Moreover, the composition may also include cast tungsten carbide. In addition, the composition may also include carburized tungsten carbide.
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