Fabrication of ceramics from celestial materials using microwave sintering and mechanical compression

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PATENT NO 12215926
APP PUB NO 20230280098A1
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18177671

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Systems and methods for fabrication of ceramics from celestial materials using microwave sintering and mechanical compression for space mining applications are disclosed. In one aspect, a chamber for sintering loose mineral material into solid ceramic shapes includes a plurality of zirconia insulting plates configured to clamp the mineral material and forming a cavity in which the mineral loose material is contained, and at least one dipole array configured to generate microwave energy and apply the microwave energy to the mineral material.

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  • TRANS ASTRONAUTICA CORPORATION

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Sercel, Joel C Lake View Terrace, US 31 358
Small, James G Sonoita, US 44 1023

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