Cermets and articles thereof

CPC v2.1 Code: 41604

About cermets and articles thereof

cpc code 41604 covers the classification of cermets and articles thereof. Cermets are composite materials composed of ceramic and metallic components, offering a unique combination of properties such as high hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability. This industry plays a crucial role in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and cutting tools, where the specialized properties of cermets are highly valued.

Production process

The production of cermets typically involves a powder metallurgy process. This process begins with the mixing of ceramic and metallic powders, followed by compaction and sintering at high temperatures. The specific composition and processing parameters can be tailored to achieve the desired properties for various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cermets include ceramic powders (such as carbides, nitrides, or oxides) and metallic powders (such as cobalt, nickel, or iron). Additionally, specialized equipment for powder mixing, compaction, and sintering is necessary to ensure the proper integration of the ceramic and metallic components.

Production outputs

Cermets produced under cpc code 41604 find applications in a wide range of industries. They are commonly used in the manufacture of cutting tools, wear-resistant components, and high-temperature applications. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 82120 Machine tools for working metal, 84330 Machinery and apparatus for the manufacture of semi-conductors, and 86900 Miscellaneous articles, where the unique properties of cermets are highly valued.

Family tree for cermets and articles thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/416'>416: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4160'>4160: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41604'>41604: Cermets and articles thereof</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41601'>41601: Tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium and thallium, germanium and vanadium, unwrought, and powders thereof, except powders of magnesium; waste and scrap of gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, germanium and vanadium; cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41602'>41602: Tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium and thallium, germanium and vanadium, wrought, and articles thereof; powders of magnesium</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41603'>41603: Bismuth, antimony, manganese, chromium and articles thereof; including waste and scrap of bismuth or manganese</a>"]

    

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