Fluid casting of particle-based articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5401445
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08083964

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A method for the production of articles made of a particle-based material; e.g., ceramics and sintered metals. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a thermally settable slurry containing a relatively high concentration of the particles is introduced into an immiscible, heated fluid. The slurry sets or hardens into a shape determined by the physical characteristics of the fluid and the manner of introduction of the slurry into the fluid. For example, the slurry is pulse injected into the fluid to provide spherical articles. The hardened spheres may then be sintered to consolidate the particles and provide a high density product.

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  • MARTIN MARIETTA ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Menchhofer, Paul Oak Ridge, TN 3 34

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