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Method for producing metal oxide powders

US5840267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1996
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2004/32
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing a metal oxide powder which comprises heating a metal or metals in an atmosphere gas comprising a halogen gas, a hydrogen halide gas or a mixture of these gases in a concentration of from 0.5% by volume or more to 99.5% by volume or less; and oxygen, water vapor or a mixture of these gases in a concentration of from 0.5% by volume or more to 99.5% by volume or less.

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