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Process for making a ceramic article having a dense integral outer barrier layer and a high degree of porosity and crushability characteristics

US4187266A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1977
Grant dateFeb 5, 1980
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Expiry dateOct 6, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22C1/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for simultaneously forming an integral barrier layer on selected external surfaces of a fired alumina-based compound ceramic article and for increasing the porosity and crushability characteristics thereof embodies the sintering of a ceramic compact comprising a reactant fugitive filler material and the alumina-based compound ceramic material in a controlled atmosphere.

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