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Method of modifying ceramic composite bodies by a post-treatment process and articles produced thereby

US5004714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1989
Grant dateApr 2, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B41/51
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel method of manufacturing a composite body, such as a ZrB.sub.2 --ZrC--Z composite body, by utilizing a post-treatment technique. Moreover, the invention relates to novel products made according to the process. The novel process modifies at least a portion of a composite body by exposing said body to a source of second metal.

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