Method for carburizing tantalum member, and tantalum member
US8986466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C8/64
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is a method for carburizing a tantalum member whereby the tantalum member is less deformed by carburization and can be carburized with good flatness of the planar part thereof and in a uniform manner. The method is a method for subjecting a tantalum member 1 made of tantalum or a tantalum alloy and having a planar part 1a to a carburization process for allowing carbon to penetrate the member 1 from the surface toward the inner portion thereof and includes the steps of: setting the tantalum member 1 in a chamber 3 containing a carbon source by supporting the planar part 1a on a plurality of support rods 6 tapered at distal ends 6a thereof; and subjecting the tantalum member 1 to a carburization process by reducing in pressure and heating the interior of the chamber 3 to allow carbon derived from the carbon source to penetrate the tantalum member 1 from the surface thereof.
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