Coloring of ceramics by atmosphere control
US7497983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC04B2235/77
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of forming a colored ceramic body or dental article are described that include: (a) forming a body from a ceramic-containing powder; (b) shaping the body into a desired shape; and (c) firing the shaped body in an atmosphere comprising at least one coloring agent. Methods of forming a fully dense ceramic body that lacks discoloration, are also described which include: (a) forming a body from a ceramic-containing powder; (b) shaping the body into a desired shape; (c) placing the shaped body in a firing atmosphere containing at least one impurity that promote discoloration of the ceramic body; (d) placing the ceramic body in proximity to an atmosphere powder; and (e) firing the shaped body in proximity to an atmosphere powder; wherein the atmosphere powder acts as at least one of a barrier and a getter for the at least one impurity.
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