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Glass-like polysaccharide abrasive grit

US5360903A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 1992
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2303/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for treating, and in particular for abrading surfaces, utilizing glass-like polysaccharide grits. The invention also extends to novel glass-like polysaccharide products, especially starches, and to processes for the production thereof. Additionally, there is disclosed cross-linked polysaccharide materials and glass-like starches having a substantially occluded water component. Combinations of these various polysaccharide grits and other abrasive grit materials are also disclosed.

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