Methods of producing continuous boron carbide fibers
US9199227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2916
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of producing continuous boron carbide fibers. The method comprises reacting a continuous carbon fiber material and a boron oxide gas within a temperature range of from approximately 1400° C. to approximately 2200° C. Continuous boron carbide fibers, continuous fibers comprising boron carbide, and articles including at least a boron carbide coating are also disclosed.
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