Glass-ceramics process for their preparation and use
US6897171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/36
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention refers to glass-ceramics consisting of the mixtures (I): ZrO2—SiO2—MeIIO, or (II) SiO2—MeIIIO2—MeIIO, wherein: MeII is chosen in the group consisting of: Ca, Ba, Mg, Zn or mixture thereof; MeIII is chosen in the group consisting of Al, B or mixtures thereof; each of the above said constituents being present in determined quantities; the invention refers also to a process for preparing the glass-ceramics above defined; porcelain stonewares and glazes containing them and their use for preparing ceramic items.
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