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Method for compacting aerogels

US6620355B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1999
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29B9/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of compacting aerogels into larger aerogel particles is disclosed. The method provides for molding small aerogel particles into larger aerogel particles and selecting a desired granular range of the molded aerogel particles. Additives, fillers, and binders may be added to the aerogel particles to achieve specific desired properties of the molded aerogel particles.

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