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Method for producing ceramic composite foams

US5296416A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 8, 1993
Grant dateMar 22, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B38/0025
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ceramic foams in which the open cells are connected by a three-dimensional, substantially continuous ceramic matrix formed of interconnected hollow ligaments, are made from an open-cell, reticulated precursor metal, i.e. a metal foam. The precursor metal first is treated so as to allow a support coating to form thereon, and thereafter the coated precursor is heated above the melting point of the metal in the presence of an oxidant to form an oxidation reaction product.

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