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Strengthening a ceramic by post sinter coating with a compressive surface layer

US4781970A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1987
Grant dateNov 1, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24926
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Strengthened ceramic and a method for increasing the mechanical strength of fully sintered ceramic articles, in particular alumina type ceramic and glass-ceramic articles. Such articles are strengthened by forming a compresssive material layer of amorphous silicon dioxide or refractory metal nitride on the surface of the article to be strengthened.

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