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Method for extruding ceramic honeycombs

US6455124B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24149
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fine circumferential skin cracking in extruded thin-walled cordierite honeycombs having channel wall thicknesses not exceeding about 0.004 inches (100 &mgr;m) but skin layers of substantially higher thickness is prevented by extruding the honeycombs under conditions that enhance cordierite crystal alignment in the skin; thin-walled honeycomb products having skins free of fine cracks that are well-matched in thermal expansion to the honeycomb cores are provided.

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