摘要:
An improved sintered ceramic core is used in a mold during the casting of a reactive metal. Prior to sintering, the core contains ceramic material which includes yttrium aluminate and alumina (Al.sub.2 O.sub.3). It is preferred to have the ceramic material contain between 10% and 40% yttrium aluminate. Prior to sintering, the yttrium aluminate has a mean particle size of less than 20 microns and, preferably, less than 10 microns. Particularly advantageous results has been obtained by using yttrium aluminate having a mean particle size, prior to sintering, of approximately 3 microns. It is contemplated that the ceramic material will be utilized to form other articles, such as a mold, filter, or liner for a ladle, which are exposed to reactive metals during casting.
摘要:
Multiphase ceramic composites containing single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride and boron nitride wherein the boron nitride is one phase in the composite and the single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride is the matrix phase in the composite. The boron nitride phase is uniformly distributed in the form of discrete particles throughout the single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride matrix. A window transparent to electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined frequency spectrum is made by forming a homogeneous, finely-divided mixture of boron nitride and single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride matrix-forming compound and compacting the homogeneous, finely-divided mixture at an elevated temperature and pressure for a sufficient time to form the composite. In a preferred embodiment, about 75% by weight homogeneous, finely-divided mixture of single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride matrix-forming compound and the balance boron nitride is densified at a temperature of 1,760.degree. C. and at a pressure of about 3,775 p.s.i. for about 1 hour. The single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride corresponds to the formula: Si.sub.6-x Al.sub.x O.sub.x N.sub.8-x, where x is at least 0.1 and less than or equal to 4.2, and preferably 3 or 4. The single phase silicon aluminum oxynitride matrix is derived from any effective combination of aluminum nitride, silicon nitride, silica and alumina.
摘要翻译:包含单相硅氮氧化铝和氮化硼的多相陶瓷复合材料,其中氮化硼是复合材料中的一相,单相硅铝氧氮化物是复合材料中的基体相。 氮化硼相在整个单相硅铝氧氮化物基体中以分散的颗粒的形式均匀分布。 通过形成氮化硼和单相硅铝氮氧化铝基质形成化合物的均匀,细分的混合物并在高温和高压下压制均匀的细碎混合物来制备在预定频谱中对电磁辐射透明的窗口 足够的时间来形成复合材料。 在优选的实施方案中,将约75重量%的单相硅铝氧氮化物基质形成化合物和余量氮化硼的均匀的细分散混合物在1760℃的温度和约3,775p.s.i的压力下致密化。 约1小时。 单相硅铝氧氮化物对应于下式:Si 6-x Al x O x N x-x,其中x为至少0.1且小于或等于4.2,优选为3或4.单相硅铝氧氮化物基体衍生自 任何有效组合的氮化铝,氮化硅,二氧化硅和氧化铝。
摘要:
An unfired ceramic base core having a first coefficient of thermal expansion is provided. A core element having a second coefficient of thermal expansion is positioned in an opening formed in the unfired ceramic base core. The opening in the unfired ceramic base core is filled with a filler material having a third coefficient of thermal expansion. The third coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion and less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion. The ceramic base core is fired without cracking the base core and without cracking the filler material. The ceramic base core contains silica and zircon and has a silica content of 70% or less and a zircon content of 30% or more. The core element may be formed of a ceramic material or a refractory metal.
摘要:
An adjustable mold is used to mold material to form a first support. A first ceramic article is supported by the first support during firing. The adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to mold material to form a second support having a second configuration. The second support is used to support a second ceramic article during firing. The first and second supports may advantageously be formed with projections which engage the ceramic articles during firing. The length of these projections may be varied by adjusting the mold. A second adjustable mold may be used to form a first retainer which limits upward movement of the first ceramic article during firing. The second adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to form a second retainer which limits upward movement of the second ceramic article during firing.
摘要:
An adjustable mold is used to mold material to form a first support. A first ceramic article is supported by the first support during firing. The adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to mold material to form a second support having a second configuration. The second support is used to support a second ceramic article during firing. The first and second supports may advantageously be formed with projections which engage the ceramic articles during firing. The length of these projections may be varied by adjusting the mold. A second adjustable mold may be used to form a first retainer which limits upward movement of the first ceramic article during firing. The second adjustable mold may be adjusted and used to form a second retainer which limits upward movement of the second ceramic article during firing.
摘要:
A ceramic composite is able to whithstand temperatures in excess of 2200 F on a repeated basis without cracking due to thermal shock. The composite has a web of reinforcement fibers; and a matrix that substantially the web after the firing step. The matrix is formed around the web by impregnating the web with a sol containing alumina and, in some cases, rare earth oxides, and firing the composite after the impregnation. The web may be a three-dimensional orthogonal weave of the reinforcement fibers, where the fibers are a transitional phase alumina. The composite is essentially free of Group I and Group II metals and transition metal oxides. The composite may be used as a refractory brick or lining and may also be used as an insulatingmaterial due to its chemically non-reactive nature.
摘要:
An unfired ceramic base core having a first coefficient of thermal expansion is provided. A core element having a second coefficient of thermal expansion is positioned in an opening formed in the unfired ceramic base core. The opening in the unfired ceramic base core is filled with a filler material having a third coefficient of thermal expansion. The third coefficient of thermal expansion is greater than the first coefficient of thermal expansion and less than the second coefficient of thermal expansion. The ceramic base core is fired without cracking the base core and without cracking the filler material. The ceramic base core contains silica and zircon and has a silica content of 70% or less and a zircon content of 30% or more. The core element may be formed of a ceramic material or a refractory metal.
摘要:
The disclosed invention relates to a ceramic composite, comprising: reinforcement fibers, the reinforcement fibers comprising alumina, zirconia or magnesium silicate; the reinforcement fibers containing microcracking; and deposits derived from a sol comprising alumina or zirconia and optionally a rare earth oxide reacted with the reinforcement fibers. A process for making the composite is also disclosed.