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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 1991
Filed:
Feb. 25, 1991
Mark A Occhionero, Milford, MA (US);
Bruce E Novich, Lexington, MA (US);
Cathryn A Sundback, Harvard, MA (US);
Ceramics Process Systems Corporation, Milford, MA (US);
Abstract
Dense, flaw free, complex, 3-dimensional, metal or refractory shapes are formed by preparing a low viscosity, pourable aqueous-based suspension. The aqueous suspension preferably contains ceramic or metal particulates, water, and a compatible mixture of additives for performing dispersant, cryoprotectant, and strength enhancing functions. The low viscosity slip is cast or injection molded at low pressure into a complex mold, frozen, demolded, and freeze dried without the formation of a continuous liquid phase. The green part is subsequently sintered by conventional techniques to achieve a dense part.