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Highly densified bodies from organopolysiloxanes filled with silicon carbide powders

US4929573A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1988
Grant dateMay 29, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/571
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The preparation of highly densified ceramic bodies by the sintering of certain organopolysiloxanes filled with silicon carbide powders, and metal-containing sintering aids is described. Such highly densified ceramic bodies can be prepared by either a pressureless sintering process or a hot press sintering process. The compositions of this invention can be formed into desired shapes and then sintered to form ceramic, shaped bodies with high densities. One advantage of the present invention is that the green bodies have relative high strengths and thus can be easily handles and, if desired, machined before sintered. The organopolysiloxanes useful in this invention must yield a ceramic char which contains free or excess carbon in addition to carbon in the form of silicon carbide upon pyrolysis to elevated temperatures.

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