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Thermal shock resistant ceramic composites

US7488544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2006
Grant dateFeb 10, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/252
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosed invention relates to a ceramic composite, comprising: reinforcement fibers, the reinforcement fibers comprising alumina, zirconia or magnesium silicate; the reinforcement fibers containing microcracking; and deposits derived from a sol comprising alumina or zirconia and optionally a rare earth oxide reacted with the reinforcement fibers. A process for making the composite is also disclosed.

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