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Aluminum alloys, aluminum alloy products and methods for making the same

US8950465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateFeb 10, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

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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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