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CVI (chemical vapor infiltration) densification of porous structures

US6410088B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1999
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of densifying porous structures by chemical vapor infiltration. In characteristic manner, said densification method is implemented using toluene as a precursor for carbon. Said toluene is generally used mixed with at least one carrier gas.

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