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Method of preparing silicon nitride articles for sintering

US4462817A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1983
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2003/1046
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In the manufacture of sintered silicon nitride articles by hot isostatic pressing, silicon nitride preforms are assembled in a stack with spacers between the preforms. The stack is completely enveloped in refractory metal foil and then encapsulated within a single capsule for the pressing operation.

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