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Aluminum titanate-mullite ceramic articles

US4483944A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1983
Grant dateNov 20, 1984
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is directed to the production of sintered ceramic articles wherein aluminum titanate and mullite constitute the predominant crystal phases and wherein the microstructure thereof evidences grain boundary and intracrystalline microcracking. The articles have base compositions encompassed within the area I, J, K, L, M, I of the drawing to which 0.5-5% Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 and/or 0.5-5% rare earth metal oxide may be added.

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