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Silicon nitride base sintered body

US5411923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1991
Grant dateMay 2, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/597
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silicon nitride body having a surface portion comprising .alpha. sialon, or .alpha. sialon and .beta. sialon wherein the ratio of .alpha. sialon relative to the sum of .alpha. sialon and .beta. sialon is at least 0.6; and an inner portion comprising .beta. sialon, or .alpha. sialon and .beta. sialon, wherein the ratio of .beta. sialon relative to the sum of .alpha. sialon and .beta. sialon is at least 0.6.

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