Method and process for thermochemical treatment of high-strength, high-toughness alloys
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D2211/004
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
High toughness, high strength alloys are thermochemically processed by performing concurrent bulk alloy heat treatment and surface engineering processing. The concurrent steps can include high temperature solutionizing together with carburizing and tempering together with nitriding.
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