Asahi-dow Limited

Masami Yamaguchi

Isamu Iwami

Yoshiharu Kitahama

Yoshiro Tajitsu

Toshio Asano

Toshiyuki Nakazima

Yoshirou Tajitsu

Silicon carbide of improved quality is obtained by using a liquid silicic acid or modified liquid silicic acid as a silicic substance and carbon in a powdered form, a precursor of carbon in a powdered form, or a precursor of carbon in the form of a solution as a carbonaceous substance, and thermally treating these raw materials in a non-oxidative atmosphere. The silicon carbide thus produced is finely divided and in high-purity and suitable for use as raw material for the production of high-strength sintered articles.

Method for manufacture of silicon carbide

Silicon nitride of improved quality is obtained by using a liquid silicic acid or modified liquid silicic acid as a silicic substance and carbon in a powdered form, a precursor of carbon in a powdered form, or a precursor of carbon in the form of a solution as a carbonaceous substance, and thermally treating these raw materials in a non-oxidative atmosphere containing nitrogen. By this method, .alpha.-type silicon nitride can be easily obtained. Particularly, finely divided .alpha.-type silicon nitride suitable for use as the raw material for the production of high-strength sintered articles is also produced. .alpha.-type silicon nitride whiskers useful as a reinforcing material for ceramic and metallic articles is also obtained.

Method for manufacture of silicon nitride

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Masami Yamaguchi