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Self-supporting ceramic bodies with altered microstructures

US5227348A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1991
Grant dateJul 13, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C29/12
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for producing a self-supporting ceramic structure comprising an oxidation reaction product of a parent metal and a vapor-phase oxidant characterized by an altered microstructure attributable to the addition of one or more process modifiers relative to substantially the same oxidation reaction product produced without a process modifier.

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