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Gypsum-containing composition having enhanced resistance to permanent deformation

US6815049B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2001
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/249986
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition including, but not limited to, a mixture of a calcium sulfate material, water, and a tetrametaphosphate compound is disclosed. Desirably, the inclusion of the tetrametaphosphate compound (e.g., salt or ion) in a pre-set treatment of a calcium sulfate material enhances the resistance to permanent deformation (e.g., sag), dimensional stability, and/or compressive strength of the composition while also preferably avoiding any significant retardive effect on the rate of hydration of calcined gypsum to calcium sulfate dihydrate. A set gypsum-containing product and a method for producing a set gypsum-containing product having increased resistance to permanent deformation are also disclosed.

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