Process for susupension of ceramic or metal particles using biologically produced polymers
US5503771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F2998/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for producing a highly loaded, aqueous suspension having a pourable viscosity and containing from 20 to 50 volume percent colloidal ceramic or metal particles. A biologically produced polymer dispersant having a high density of carboxyl functional groups and an average molecular weight of at least 1,000 is solubilized in water in a quantity of less than 1.0 percent dry weight basis of particles. The ceramic or metal particles are then introduced to the solution, and agitated to form a substantially nonagglomerated suspension. The polymer dispersant may be produced by a bacterium grown in situ with the particles. A biologically produced polymer gelling agent that is miscible with the polymer dispersant may be admixed into the suspension, which is then maintained in a nongelled state while being supplied to a mold. The suspension is then exposed to a gel-triggering condition to form a gelled, sinterable article.
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