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Ceramic composite and methods of making the same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6582368

A refractory component for use in contact with molten metal is described comprising: (a) a ceramic matrix which is three-dimensionally interconnected, said ceramic matrix comprising an oxidation reaction product of a parent metal comprising aluminum, said ceramic matrix containing less than about 0.5% by weight residual aluminum parent metal; (b) said ceramic matrix embedding at least one filler material, thereby forming a ceramic composite body, said ceramic composite body having a porosity which is interconnected, said interconnected porosity comprising openings having a mean diameter of less than about 6 microns.

Assignee:
Lanxide Technology Company, LP, Newark, DE (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5215666; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-902515
OSTI ID:
6582368
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English