Rejuvenation of refractory metal products
US7794554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/25
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Refractory metal products, such as tantalum, can be rejuvenated after metal consumption in selected zones by filling the zones with powder and simultaneously applying focused radiant energy to the powder.
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