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Preparation of polycrystalline ceramic fibers

US5279780A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/62272
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to the preparation of polycrystalline silicon carbide fibers from ceramic fibers. The process involves heating the ceramic fiber in an environment containing a volatile sintering aid to a temperature sufficient to convert the ceramic fiber to the polycrystalline silicon carbide fiber.

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