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Method for granulating aerogels

US6481649B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1999
Grant dateNov 19, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is disclosed for the structural agglomeration of aerogel particles. The method comprises the steps of feeding aerogel particles to a mixing apparatus. A binder also is added to the mixing apparatus. After thorough mixing agglomerates from the mixing apparatus optionally are separated according to their size.

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