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Sintered body of light transmitting cordierite and a method of preparing the same

US5177033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1991
Grant dateJan 5, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/195
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A light transmitting sintered body of cordierite has a composition equal or close to the stoichiometric composition of cordierite which is represented as 2MgO.2Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.5SiO.sub.2, consists mainly of a phase of cordierite crystals, and has a total transmittance of at least 20%. A method of preparing it is also disclosed.

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