Method for compacting aerogels
US6620355B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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