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Mica-free joint compound

US4286995A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 1980
Grant dateSep 1, 1981
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2200/023
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A joint compound, having crack resistance substantially equal to joint compounds containing mica, wherein the mica has been replaced by low length to width ratio gypsum crystals formed by the hydration of calcium sulfate to calcium sulfate dihydrate, particularly crystals formed in the presence of citric acid.

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