Method of strengthening ceramics
US4678678A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC23C16/56
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of strengthening ceramic material by forming a metal film on the surface of the ceramic material and irradiating ions of high energy on the surface of the film. For further improvement, the material may be heat treated at a temperature of 600.degree. C. to 1600.degree. C. after the ion irradiation.
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