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Preparation of silicon nitride powder

US4122155A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1977
Grant dateOct 24, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 3, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/80
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas mixture of silane and ammonia is heated at temperatures between about 600.degree. C and 1000.degree. C producing an amorphous powdery reaction product which, when heated at a calcination temperature of at least 1100.degree. C yields ultrafine Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 powder of high purity.

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