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C21D · Modifying the physical structure of ferrous metals

Modifying the physical structure of ferrous metals; general devices for heat treatment of ferrous or non-ferrous metals or alloys; making metal malleable, e.g. by decarburisation or tempering. Patents classified in CPC C21D, part of Chemistry and materials.

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41 patents imported from the European Patent Office; newest published 2026-09-24; most active companies: Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, Posco Co Ltd, VDM Metals INT GmbH.

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