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Title: Gelcasting methods

Patent ·
OSTI ID:20050924

A method of gelcasting includes the steps of providing a solution of at least hydroxymethylacrylamide (HMAM) and water. At least one inorganic powder is added to the mixture. At least one initiator system is provided to polymerize the HMAM. The initiator polymerizes the HMAM and water, to form a firm hydrogel that contains the inorganic powder. One or more comonomers can be polymerized with the HMAM monomer, to alter the final properties of the gelcast material. Additionally, one or more additives can be included in the polymerization mixture, to alter the properties of the gelcast material.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
20050924
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 23 May 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English