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Heat exchanger tubing by continuous extrusion

US7732059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2005
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12764
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heat exchanger tube having enhanced corrosion resistance and improved resistance to high burst pressures. The heat exchanger tube comprises an aluminum alloy that consists essentially of about 0.01-1.5% silicon, up to about 1.2% copper, up to about 2.0% manganese, about 0.01-1.0% iron, about 0.01-5.0% zinc, up to about 0.02% titanium and the balance substantially aluminum and incidental elements and impurities.

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