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Process for producing layered ceramic product

US5591287A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 1993
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1002
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for producing a layered ceramic product which includes sintering layers of sinterable particulate ceramic material while in face-to-face contact. Before such contact, the surface of at least one of the layers is modified to provide a zone of weakness between the layers. This zone acts to deflect a crack propagating across the layers thereby increasing the work required to break the product. The product may also have improved fracture toughness.

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