Three-dimensional printing material system with improved color, article performance, and ease of use
US8167999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24132
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A materials system and methods are provided to enable the formation of articles by three dimensional printing. The materials system includes particulate mixtures having a whitening agent and a solid particulate additive comprising an acid, the latter adapted for modifying a cure rate of an infiltrant. The materials system also includes aqueous fluids including optical brightening agents.
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