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Method and apparatus for forming nano-particles

US7282167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2004
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y30/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing the material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range.

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