Method for making devices having intermetallic structures and intermetallic devices made thereby
A method and system for making a monolithic intermetallic structure are presented. The structure is made from lamina blanks which comprise multiple layers of metals which are patternable, or intermetallic lamina blanks that are patternable. Lamina blanks are patterned, stacked and registered, and processed to form a monolithic intermetallic structure. The advantages of a patterned monolithic intermetallic structure include physical characteristics such as melting temperature, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Applications are broad, and include among others, use as a microreactor, heat recycling device, and apparatus for producing superheated steam. Monolithic intermetallic structures may contain one or more catalysts within the internal features.
- Research Organization:
- The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Assignee:
- The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR)
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,672,502
- Application Number:
- 09/996,621
- OSTI ID:
- 1174658
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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