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Silicon nitride/boron nitride composite with enhanced fracture toughness

US5324694A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1985
Grant dateJun 28, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/593
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to silicon nitride composite articles having improved fracture toughness prepared by forming a composition including small amounts of boron nitride powder in a silicon nitride powder base and processing the composition.

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