Method of sintering materials with microwave radiation

Patent · Tue Jun 14 00:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:7289151

Kimrey, Jr, H D; Holcombe, Jr, C E; Dykes, N L

Disclosed is a method of sintering ceramic materials. A compacted article comprising inorganic particles coated with carbon is provided, the carbon providing improved microwave coupling. The compacted article is then heated by microwave radiation to a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to sinter the compacted article. No Drawings

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5321223; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-781781
• OSTI ID: 7289151
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 23 Oct 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
CERAMICS
SINTERING
COMPACTING
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
MICROWAVE HEATING
FABRICATION
HEATING
360201* - Ceramics
Cermets
& Refractories- Preparation & Fabrication