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Conversion of carbon or carbon-containing compounds in a plasma

US6099696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1995
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2002/30
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for converting carbon or carbonated compounds in a plasma into carbons having a defined nanostructure consists of a reaction chamber whose head part contains three electrodes, a plasma gas supply, and a carbon or carbonated compound supply. A process for preparing carbons having a defined nanostructure. Apparatus to carry out the processes.

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