Aluminum nitride refractory materials and methods for using the same
US5637541A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/3865
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention broadly relates to novel aluminum nitride matrix ceramic composite bodies for use as refractory materials and methods for making the same. The refractory materials are useful in environments which are corrosive, erosive, abrasive and/or which generate thermal shock. Such environments include furnaces, and associated apparatus which house or contact molten masses including, for example, molten metals, molten glasses, etc. The preferred method for making the aluminum nitride matrix ceramic composites comprises a directed oxidation of molten metal.
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