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Tough And Wear Resistant Ferrous Alloys Containing Multiple Hardphases - EP3234209
The patent EP3234209 was granted to Oerlikon Metco on Jul 24, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2015 under application number EP15870896A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3234209
- Application Number
- EP15870896A
- Filing Date
- Dec 15, 2015
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Jun 20, 2024
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2024
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- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Wear-resistant ferrous alloys with improved toughness and impact resistance, comprising a matrix of near-spherical and hypereutectic borides and/or borocarbides, with a volume fraction of near-spherical phases ≥5% and a volume fraction of hypereutectic rod-like phases ≤5%. The alloys exhibit a unique microstructure characterized by spherical boride morphology, eliminating the embrittling effects of rod-like phases, and achieve exceptional wear resistance and toughness through controlled phase chemistry and morphology.
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