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Method of strengthening ceramics

US4678678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 1985
Grant dateJul 7, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2005

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  • 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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