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Magnetic tag process
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-09-21
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Granted: 1980-04-08
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Expires: 1998-09-21
Abstract
Abstract Ferrite particles having a plurality of distinct Curie temperatures are encapsulated within a glass matrix to provide tagging material especially useful in identifying explosive materials even after detonation. In one embodiment, phosphor is dispersed within the glass matrix or an intrinsically fluorescent glass is employed to facilitate visual identification and collection of tag particles following detonation. The tags are also usable in tagging other articles, especially where harsh environmental conditions are likely to be encountered.
Inventors
- 👤 Casimir W. Krystyniak
- 👤 Marcus P. Borom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:23
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; C; C03; C03B; C03B19/00; C03B19/10; C03B19/1005; C03C; C03C14/00; C03C14/004; C06; C06B; C06B23/00; C06B23/008; C03C2214/00; C03C2214/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S149/00; Y10S149/123; Y10S252/00; Y10S252/965; Y10T; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite, phosphor, and glass in a ball mill; (B) pressing the homogenized mixture into pellets; (C) sintering the pellets at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass; (D) crushing the sintered pellets to form a powder; (E) flame-spraying the powder at a velocity and temperature sufficient to form smooth, spheroidal particles.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite, phosphor, and glass in a ball mill; (B) pressing the homogenized mixture into pellets; (C) sintering the pellets at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass; (D) crushing the sintered pellets to form a powder; (E) flame-spraying the powder at a velocity and temperature sufficient to form smooth, spheroidal particles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 in which the mixture of step A comprises approximately 50 percent glass by weight, approximately 25 percent phosphor by weight, and approximately 25 percent ferrite by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 in which the sintering occurs at a temperature of approximately 690° C.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite and glass in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a first wetting agent and a first binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheriodal particles; (E) rolling said spheroidal particles in a phosphor rich glass powder to which a second wetting agent and a second binder have been added, to form a powder coat on said particles; (F) firing said coated particles at a temperature sufficient to convert the powder coat to a glaze.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite and glass in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a first wetting agent and a first binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheriodal particles; (E) rolling said spheroidal particles in a phosphor rich glass powder to which a second wetting agent and a second binder have been added, to form a powder coat on said particles; (F) firing said coated particles at a temperature sufficient to convert the powder coat to a glaze.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 4 in which the mixture of step A comprises approximately 60 percent glass by weight and approximately 40 percent ferrite by weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 in which the sintering occurs at a temperature of approximately 690° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 4 in which said first and second wetting agents comprise alcohol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 4 in which said first and second binders comprise carbowax.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 4 in which subsequent to step D and prior to step E, the particles are polished to remove exterior roughness.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising, subsequent to step B and prior to step C, the steps of: pressing the mixture from step B into pellets; and crushing said pellets.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite, glass, and phosphor in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a wetting agent and a binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; and (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheroidal particles.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite, glass, and phosphor in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a wetting agent and a binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; and (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheroidal particles.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite and inherently fluorescent glass in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a wetting agent and a binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; and (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheroidal particles.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for manufacturing a magnetic tag for identifying explosive compositions comprising the steps of: (A) homogenizing a mixture of ferrite and inherently fluorescent glass in a ball mill; (B) mixing said mixture with a wetting agent and a binder; (C) agitating said mixture to form an agglomeration of spheroidal particles; and (D) sintering said agglomeration on a non-wetted substrate at a temperature slightly above the annealing temperature of the glass to form spheroidal particles.
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