Aerosol reduction/expansion synthesis (A-RES) for zero valent metal particles
US9308585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F1/148
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Various embodiments provide methods of forming zero valent metal particles using an aerosol-reductive/expansion synthesis (A-RES) process. In one embodiment, an aerosol stream including metal precursor compound(s) and chemical agent(s) that produces reducing gases upon thermal decomposition can be introduced into a heated inert atmosphere of a RES reactor to form zero valent metal particles corresponding to metals used for the metal precursor compound(s).
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