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6xxx aluminum alloys, and methods for producing the same

US8999079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALCOA INC. · US

Inventors

Rajeev G. Kamat · Marietta, US
John M. Newman · Export, US
Ralph R. Sawtell · Monroeville, US
Jen C. Lin · Export, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 17, 2012
Grant date	Apr 7, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02B10/20
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

New 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies and methods of producing the same are disclosed. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may be produced by preparing the aluminum alloy body for post-solutionizing cold work, cold working by at least 25%, and then thermally treating. The new 6xxx aluminum alloy bodies may realize improved strength and other properties.

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