Aluminum nitride powder and process for preparation of the same
US5049367A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2006/10
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An aluminum nitride powder obtained by firing and reacting a mixture of alumina and carbon in a nitrogen-containing atmosphere is disclosed, the aluminum nitride powder having an oxygen content of not more than 2.0% by weight, an iron content of not more than 20 ppm, a silicon content of not more than 100 ppm, and a titanium content of not more than 20 ppm and having has a tapped density of at least 1.0 g/cm.sup.3. An aluminum nitride powder containing from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a sintering aid is also disclosed, the aluminum nitride powder having an oleophilic surface and having a tapped density of at least 1.0 g/cm.sup.3. The aluminum nitride powder of the present invention has excellent moldability, has a high tapped density, is less in formation of coagulated particles, and has a sharp particle size distribution.
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