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Silicon-carbide-based inorganic fiber

US5948714A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/571
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silicon-carbide-based inorganic fiber not only excellent in mechanical properties but also excellent in alkali durability and heat resistance, containing at least 0.1% by weight of a metal atom which is at least one member selected from the group consisting of metals belonging to Groups 2A, 3A and 3B of the periodic table and whose oxide exhibits amphoterism or basicity, having an oxygen content of 17% by weight or less, having an atomic ratio of carbon to silicon (C/Si) in the range of from 1 to 1.7, and having a density of less than 2.7 g/cm.sup.3.

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