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Thermal shock and creep resistant porous mullite articles prepared from topaz and process for manufacture

US5252272A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1991
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Particles of an interconnected three-dimensional network of bar-like topaz crystals are used as a reactant (with added silicon dioxide, or a mixture with added silicon dioxide and hydrated aluminum fluoride or added silicon dioxide, hydrated aluminum fluoride and alumina) to form mullite whisker honeycomb articles suitable as catalyst supports.

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