Method for the densification and spheroidization of solid and solution precursor droplets of materials using microwave generated plasma processing
US9259785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29B9/10
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for processing feed material to produce dense and spheroidal products is described. The feed material is comprised of powder particles from the spray-drying technique or solution precursor droplets from ceramic or metallic materials. The feed material is processed using plasma generated from a microwave. The microwave plasma torch employed is capable of generating laminar flow during processing which allows for the production of spheroidal particles with a homogenous materials distribution. This results in products having improved thermal properties, improved corrosion and wear resistance and a higher tolerance to interface stresses.
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