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Title: Aluminum alloy compositions and methods of making and using the same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1892594

The present disclosure concerns embodiments of aluminum alloy compositions exhibiting superior microstructural stability and strength at high temperatures. The disclosed aluminum alloy compositions comprise particular combinations of components that contribute the ability of the alloys to exhibit improved microstructural stability and hot tearing resistance as compared to conventional alloys. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of methods of making and using the alloys.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States); FCA US LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (United States); Nemak USA, Inc., Dickson, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
Assignee:
UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN); FCA US LLC (Auburn Hills, MI); Nemak USA, Inc. (Dickson, TN)
Patent Number(s):
11,242,587
Application Number:
15/594,434
OSTI ID:
1892594
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 05/12/2017
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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