General electric company (20240318321). REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS simplified abstract
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REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS
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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 20240318321 titled 'REGENERATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS
The abstract describes a protected component consisting of a substrate with a regenerative surface treatment, where the substrate is made of an aluminum-based alloy and the treatment includes environmentally reactive deposits dispersed on the surface.
- The substrate is 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 array of environmentally reactive deposits includes various 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 a mixture thereof.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for corrosion protection. - Automotive industry for enhanced durability. - Marine industry for resistance to saltwater corrosion.
Problems Solved: - Protection against corrosion. - Prolonged lifespan of components. - Enhanced performance in harsh environments.
Benefits: - Increased durability. - Reduced maintenance costs. - Improved reliability in extreme conditions.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Corrosion Protection Technology for Enhanced Durability" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine for improved component longevity and performance in challenging environments, potentially leading to cost savings and increased reliability.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the regenerative surface treatment with environmentally reactive deposits contribute to the protection of the substrate?
- The environmentally reactive deposits form a barrier that reacts with corrosive elements, preventing damage to the substrate.
2. What are the specific advantages of using an aluminum-based alloy for the substrate in this protected component?
- Aluminum-based alloys offer a good balance of strength and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for various applications.
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.
