Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a new family of 5000-series alloys that have high strength and can resist strength softening during stabilization and/or annealing treatment, after cold rolling, working or strain hardening, which are highly advantageous for food and beverage and automotive industries.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
• C21D 8/02 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of plates or strips
• C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent

Abstract

Aluminum alloy wires with improved electrical conductivity and improved ultimate tensile strength are disclosed. The aluminum alloys include magnesium, silicon, and copper and are formed without a solution heat treatment. The aluminum alloy wires are useful as conductors for overhead transmission lines. Methods of making the aluminum alloy wires are further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
• C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
• C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
• C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions
• H01B 5/10 - Several wires or the like stranded in the form of a rope stranded around a space, insulating material, or dissimilar conducting material

Abstract

Aluminum-zinc-magnesium-zirconium base alloys and aluminum-zinc-magnesium-copper-zirconium base alloys that exhibit ultra-high strength and superior weldability, and methods of fabricating them.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• C22F 1/053 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with zinc as the next major constituent
• B33Y 40/10 - Pre-treatment
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
• B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C

Abstract

Aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloys, fabricated by inventive processes, that exhibit high strength, high conductivity, and high thermal stability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
• C22F 1/05 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys of the Al-Si-Mg type, i.e. containing silicon and magnesium in approximately equal proportions

Abstract

Aluminum-manganese-zirconium-inoculant alloys that exhibit high strength, high ductility, high creep resistance, high thermal stability, and durability, and can be fabricated utilizing recycled used aluminum cans.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent

Abstract

Aluminum-magnesium-manganese-zirconium-inoculant alloys that exhibit high strength, good ductility, high creep resistance, high thermal stability and durability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon
• B65D 1/12 - Cans, casks, barrels, or drums
• C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent

Abstract

A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of a high shear deformation processed aluminum alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits high electrical conductivity and high tensile strength. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed including the formation of all aluminum alloy cables having high ampacity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
• H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys

Abstract

Aluminum-magnesium alloys useful as welding wire and mechanical support are disclosed. The aluminum-magnesium alloys exhibit improved cold wire drawing performance. Grain refiners and methods of forming the aluminum-magnesium alloys are further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
• B21C 1/02 - Drawing metal wire or like flexible metallic material by drawing machines or apparatus in which the drawing action is effected by drums
• B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon

Abstract

Improved 8000-series aluminum alloys exhibiting improved creep resistance and stress relaxation resistance are disclosed and are useful to form wires. The improved 8000-series aluminum alloys include a rare earth element. The electrical conductivity of the aluminum alloy is substantially unaffected by the addition of the rare earth element.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium

Abstract

Aluminum alloys, fabricated by a rapid solidification process, with high strength, high ductility, high corrosion resistance, high creep resistance, and good weldability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22F 1/053 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with zinc as the next major constituent
• C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
• B22F 9/08 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereof; Apparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using physical processes starting from liquid material by casting, e.g. through sieves or in water, by atomising or spraying
• B22F 3/15 - Hot isostatic pressing
• B22F 3/20 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor by extruding
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
• B05D 1/12 - Applying particulate materials
• B05D 7/14 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to metal, e.g. car bodies
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
• C23C 24/04 - Impact or kinetic deposition of particles
• B22F 10/20 - Direct sintering or melting
• C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent

Abstract

5000 series aluminum wrought alloys with high strength, high formability, excellent corrosion resistance, and friction-stir weldability, and methods of making those alloys.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
• C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• C22C 21/10 - Alloys based on aluminium with zinc as the next major constituent
• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C22F 1/053 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with zinc as the next major constituent

Abstract

Aluminum-Iron-Zirconium alloys that exhibit improved electrical and mechanical properties.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
• B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
• B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
• H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
• B23K 35/40 - Making wire or rods for soldering or welding
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• H01M 2/20 - Current-conducting connections for cells

Abstract

A conductive element of a cable or a wire is formed of an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy. The aluminum-zirconium alloy further includes an inoculant. The aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibits excellent ultimate tensile strength values and resistance to heat. Bonding wires formed from an improved aluminum-zirconium alloy exhibiting certain ultimate tensile strength values, fatigue resistance and/or creep rates are also described. Methods of forming cables and wires are also further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/24 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery case
• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C21D 1/25 - Hardening, combined with annealing between 300 °C and 600 °C, i.e. heat refining ("Vergüten")
• B23K 35/28 - Selection of soldering or welding materials proper with the principal constituent melting at less than 950°C
• B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
• B23K 35/40 - Making wire or rods for soldering or welding
• H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
• H01M 2/20 - Current-conducting connections for cells
• H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys

Abstract

2 crystal structure in the aluminum matrix in between the eutectic regions. The processing condition for producing cast article of the present invention is disclosed in detail.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
• C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
• C21D 9/00 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor
• C21D 1/18 - Hardening; Quenching with or without subsequent tempering