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Cermet materials prepared by combustion synthesis and metal infiltration

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OSTI ID:7277631
Ceramic-metal composites (cermets) are made by a combination of self-propagating high temperature combustion synthesis and molten metal infiltration. Solid-gas, solid-solid and solid-liquid reactions of a powder compact produce a porous ceramic body which is infiltrated by molten metal to produce a composite body of higher density. AlN-Al and many other materials can be produced. 6 figures.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4988645
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-283440
OSTI ID:
7277631
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English