Surface modification of porous metal substrates
US7077889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12479
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for reducing the surface variance of a porous metal substrate. The method does not significantly reduce the bulk porosity. The method can be used to reduce the surface pore diameter. A membrane, can be deposited on the reduced variance surface to form a separation membrane.
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