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Record 1 1982-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ferrous Alloys

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alliages ferreux
CONT

Afin d'améliorer la résistance mécanique et la résistance à la corrosion [...] des éléments tels que l'étain, l'aluminium, le fer, le nickel, le manganèse, sont additionnés aux laitons dans la proportion 1 à 5 %. Ces alliages constituent les «laitons à haute résistance» [...] Ils sont surtout utilisés sous forme de [...] pièces de fonderie, exigeant une grande étanchéité, ainsi qu'une bonne résistance mécanique (vannes, robinets, carters pour gaz ou liquide sous pression)

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