Gelcasting polymeric precursors for producing net-shaped graphites
US6855744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24322
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method for molding complex and intricately shaped high density monolithic carbon, carbon-carbon, graphite, and thermoplastic composites using gelcasting technology. The method comprising a polymeric carbon precursor, a solvent, a dispersant, an anti-foaming agent, a monomer system, and an initiator system. The components are combined to form a suspension which is poured into a mold and heat-treated to form a thermoplastic part. The thermoplastic part can then be further densified and heat-treated to produce a high density carbon or graphite composite. The present invention also discloses the products derived from this method.
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