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Beta-spodumene-cordierite composition, article, and method

US8389430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2010
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Porous spodumene-cordierite honeycomb bodies of high strength but low volumetric density, useful for the manufacture of close-coupled engine exhaust converters, gasoline engine particulate exhaust filters, and NOx integrated engine exhaust filters, are provided through the reactive sintering of batches comprising sources of magnesia, alumina and silica together with a lithia source, such as a spodumene or petalite ore.

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