Fine-grained zirconium-base material

Patent · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1973

OSTI ID:4334940

Van Houten, G R

A method is described for making zirconium with inhibited grain growth characteristics, by the process of vacuum melting the zirconium, adding 0.3 to 0.5% carbon, stirring, homogenizing, and cooling. (Official Gazette)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-024692
• Assignee: to United States Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3782924
• OSTI ID: 4334940
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

*ZIRCONIUM BASE ALLOYS-- GRAIN SIZE
*ZIRCONIUM-- GRAIN SIZE
CARBON ADDITIONS
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