Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same
US8349462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/26
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Decorative shape cast products and methods, systems, compositions and apparatus for producing the same are described. In one embodiment, the decorative shape cast products are produced from an Al—Ni or Al—Ni—Mn alloy, with a tailored microstructure to facilitate production of anodized decorative shape cast product having the appropriate finish and mechanical properties.
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