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Rejuvenation of refractory metal products

US7794554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2005
Grant dateSep 14, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 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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