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Microwaving of normally opaque and semi-opaque substances

US4942278A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1989
Grant dateJul 17, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F3/105
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method of heating small particles using microwave radiation which are not normally capable of being heated by microwaves. The surfaces of the particles are coated with a material which is transparent to microwave radiation in order to cause microwave coupling to the particles and thus accomplish heating of the particles.

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