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Methods for producing sintered particles from a slurry of an alumina-containing raw material

US8216675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2009
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2991
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sintered, substantially round and spherical particles prepared from a slurry of a calcined, uncalcined or partially calcined raw material having an alumina content of more than 55% by weight, and a mullite growth promoter in an amount of from about 2 to about 10% dry weight of the total solids in the slurry. The sintered particles are suitable for use as a propping agent or as a foundry media.

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