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Method of producing a zirconium alloy semi-finished product for the production of elongated product and use thereof

US7763132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2004
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A large ingot is produced by casting the zirconium alloy, then the ingot is forged in two stages to obtain the semi-finished product wherein the first stage of forging the ingot is performed at a temperature at which the zirconium alloy is in a state comprising crystalline α and β phases.

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