Process for joining materials using bulk metallic glasses
US7947134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC22C45/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions for a novel metal-to-metal or material-to-material joining technique using bulk metallic glasses are provided. The method of the current invention relies on the superior mechanical properties of bulk metallic glasses and/or softening behavior of metallic glasses in the undercooled liquid region of temperature-time process space, enabling joining of a variety of materials at a much lower temperature than typical ranges used for soldering, brazing or welding.
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