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Silicon nitride based cutting tool

US4607017A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1985
Grant dateAug 19, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T82/29
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silicon nitride based cutting tool is disclosed consisting essentially of in percent by weight about 5% aluminum oxide, about 6% yttrium oxide, from about 1.5% to about 5.5% silicon dioxide, and the balance silicon nitride, and having a density of at least about 99% of the theoretical density.

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