18612276. REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

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REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Sreekar Karnati of Guilderland NY (US)

Martin Matthew Morra of Glenville NY (US)

REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18612276 titled 'REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS

The abstract describes a protected component consisting of a substrate with a regenerative surface treatment, made of an aluminum-based alloy. The treatment includes environmentally reactive deposits dispersed on the surface, each defining a discrete region.

  • The protected component includes a substrate made of an aluminum-based alloy.
  • The regenerative surface treatment consists of environmentally reactive deposits dispersed on the surface.
  • Each environmentally reactive deposit defines a discrete region on the surface.
  • The deposits comprise reactive elements such as Al, Zn, V, Ce, Dy, Er, Eu, Gd, Ho, La, Lu, Nd, Pr, Sc, Sm, Tb, Tm, Y, Yb, Mo, Si, Ca, W, or alloys thereof.

Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for corrosion protection - Automotive industry for enhanced durability - Electronics industry for improved conductivity

Problems Solved: - Corrosion resistance - Surface wear and tear - Environmental degradation

Benefits: - Extended component lifespan - Reduced maintenance costs - Enhanced performance in harsh environments

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Surface Treatment for Enhanced Component Durability" This technology can be used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries to improve the longevity and performance of components, leading to cost savings and increased reliability in various applications.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the regenerative surface treatment protect the substrate from environmental factors? 2. What are the specific advantages of using environmentally reactive deposits in the treatment process?


Original Abstract Submitted

A protected component is provided, which includes: a substrate defining a surface; and a regenerative surface treatment on the surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises an aluminum-based alloy. The regenerative surface treatment comprises an array of environmentally reactive deposits dispersed on the surface of the substrate, with each environmentally reactive deposit of the array defining a discrete region on the surface. The array of environmentally reactive deposits comprise at least one reactive element comprising Al, Zn, V, Ce, Dy, Er, Eu, Gd, Ho, La, Lu, Nd, Pr, Sc, Sm, Tb, Tm, Y, Yb, Mo, Si, Ca, W, a mixture thereof, or alloys thereof.