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Laser shock and sintering method for particulate densification

US5316720A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1992
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/25
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention describes a process for the compaction and densification of discrete powder materials utilizing a high amplitude stress wave which produces a high pressure condition at a surface of the particles thereby driving said stress wave into and through the particles.

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