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Processing of carbon/carbon composites using supercritical fluid technology

US5035921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1988
Grant dateJul 30, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B41/87
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for improving the oxidation resistance of carbon or graphite fiber reinforced carbon composites includes infiltrating the structure with a ceramic precursor-laden supercritical fluid, depositing the ceramic precursor within the internal porosity and pyrolyzing the precursor material in situ.

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