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Sintered ceramic product

US5017532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/486
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a sintered ceria/zirconia ceramic and a method of making it. The product comprises a substantially homogeneous mixture of 76-92 mole % zirconia, 8-20 mole % ceria and 0.1-1.2 mole % lanthana and/or praseodymia. The method involves heating an artifact comprising said mixture to a temperature in the range 1200.degree.-1700.degree. C.

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