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Glass-ceramics and method for manufacturing the same

US8114795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2008
Grant dateFeb 14, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/315
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

For providing glass-ceramics having properties suitable for use as a substrate of an information storage medium of next generation such as one for the perpendicular magnetic recording system without employing arsenic and antimony components which adversely affect human beings and the environment, there are provided glass-ceramics comprising SiO2, Li2O and Al2O3 on oxide basis, comprising lithium disilicate as a crystal phase, and comprising one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Sn, Ce, Mn, W, Ta, Bi, Nb, S, Cl and F.

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