Microwave processing using highly microwave absorbing powdered material layers
US6512216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27D2099/0028
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of heating an article with microwave energy is described in which a thin layer of highly microwave absorbent powdered material is provided around at least a portion of a container made of microwave transparent material. The article to be heated is placed at a position within the container where the article is adjacent the thin layer of highly microwave absorbent powdered material, and microwave energy is applied to the container.
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