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Manufacture of silicon carbide using solar energy

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6978591

This patent describes a method for producing silicon carbide particles. It comprises providing finely divided silica; providing finely divided carbon; admixing the particles of silica and carbon to form an admixture; providing a thermal zone heated by means of solar energy; and placing the admixture in the thermal zone for a time sufficient to cause the silica and carbon to react to form silicon carbide.

Assignee:
US Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5128115
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-681296
OSTI ID:
6978591
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English