Process for preparing metal-carbide-containing microspheres from metal-loaded resin beads

Patent · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7096057

Beatty, R L

An improved process for producing porous spheroidal particles consisting of a metal carbide phase dispersed within a carbon matrix is described. According to the invention metal-loaded ion-exchange resin microspheres which have been carbonized are coated with a buffer carbon layer prior to conversion of the oxide to carbide in order to maintain porosity and avoid other adverse sintering effects. 4 claims.

• Assignee: Energy Research and Development Administration
• Patent Number(s): US 4010287
• OSTI ID: 7096057
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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