Methods of forming an oxide layer on a metal body
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Dec 15, 2020
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Oct 20, 2016
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Jun 28, 2016
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Oct 23, 2013
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In one embodiment, a Metal Injection Molded (MIM) body may have one or more surfaces comprising a zirconium alloy. A method of forming an oxide layer on the zirconium alloy surface(s) of the MIM body may include hot isostatic pressing the MIM body, heat treating the MIM body, machining the MIM body to desired shape dimensions, polishing the surface of the MIM body, and oxidizing the polished surface of the MIM body. In some embodiments, the polishing step may include a first vibratory finishing step; and a second vibratory finishing step.
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- C23C:COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH M....
- B24B:MACHINES, DEVICES, OR PROCESSES FOR GRINDING OR PO....
- B28B:SHAPING CLAY OR OTHER CERAMIC COMPOSITIONS, SLAG O....
- A61F:FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES....
- B22F:WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES F....
- C22F:CHANGING THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF NON-FERROUS MET....
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