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Creep-resistant zircon article and method of manufacturing same

US8658551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/96
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A creep-resistant zircon article and a method of manufacturing the creep-resistant zircon article are described herein. In one example, the creep-resistant zircon article has the shape of a forming apparatus (e.g., isopipe) which is used in the fusion process to manufacture glass sheets.

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