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Liquefaction of highly loaded particulate suspensions
Assignee: Metals Process Systems
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Filing: 1986-04-25
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2006-04-25
Abstract
Abstract Suspensions of ceramic or metallic colloidal particles having a high volume fraction (greater than about 55 vol. %) solid particles are provided in a pourable form. The pourable suspension includes at least about 55 vol. % ceramic or metallic colloidal particles, an aqueous vehicle, and an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolytic dispersant. Such suspensions can be prepared by mixing the colloidal particles in a staged order of addition and under a high shear rate with the other components. The suspensions are suitable for making ceramic or metallic articles, and can exhibit a low viscosity.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Novich
- 👤 Richard Pober
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:27
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/622; C04B35/626; B; B01; B01F; B01F23/00; B01F23/50; B01F23/51; B22; B22F; B22F3/00; B22F3/22; C04B35/01; C04B35/10; C04B35/111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A process for forming a suspension in water of particles having a narrow size distribution, comprising: mixing colloidal particles, selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size distribution, in a staged order of addition, with water and an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte, while agitating the mixture under high shear rate until the added particles are present in at least about 55 volume percent of the mixture, such that the particles, water, and polymeric polyelectrolyte are thoroughly dispersed to provide a pourable suspension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A process for forming a suspension in water of particles having a narrow size distribution, comprising: mixing colloidal particles, selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size distribution, in a staged order of addition, with water and an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte, while agitating the mixture under high shear rate until the added particles are present in at least about 55 volume percent of the mixture, such that the particles, water, and polymeric polyelectrolyte are thoroughly dispersed to provide a pourable suspension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein step (a) includes mixing colloidal particles which are ceramic particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein step (a) includes mixing particles selected from the group consisting of oxide ceramics and metals having an oxidized surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 3, wherein step (a) includes mixing oxide ceramic particles selected from the group consisting of alumina, zirconia, titania, and any combination thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the polymeric polyelectrolyte has moieties selected from the group consisting of ammonium acrylate, sodium acrylate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A process according to claim 5, wherein step (a) includes mixing alumina and the polymeric polyelectrolyte that is an ammonium acrylate copolymer, resulting in a mixture having greater than approximately 60 volume percent solids.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the step of agitating includes milling the mixture in a vibratory mill.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 1, wherein the step of agitating includes ultrasonically agitating the mixture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
A process for forming a solid shape from an aqueous suspension of narrow distribution particles, comprising: (a) mixing at least about 55 volume percent colloidal particles selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size range distribution, in a staged order of addition, with water and an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte, while agitating under high shear rate until the particles, water and polymeric polyelectrolyte are thoroughly dispersed, to produce a pourable suspension having at least about 55 volume percent particles; (b) deairing the suspension; (c) forming a shape from the deaired suspension; and (d) solidifying the shaped suspension by allowing the water therein to escape.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
110 words
A process for forming a solid shape from an aqueous suspension of narrow distribution particles, comprising: (a) mixing at least about 55 volume percent colloidal particles selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size range distribution, in a staged order of addition, with water and an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte, while agitating under high shear rate until the particles, water and polymeric polyelectrolyte are thoroughly dispersed, to produce a pourable suspension having at least about 55 volume percent particles; (b) deairing the suspension; (c) forming a shape from the deaired suspension; and (d) solidifying the shaped suspension by allowing the water therein to escape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein step (a) includes mixing colloidal particles which are ceramic particles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein step (a) includes mixing particles selected from the group consisting of oxide ceramics and metals having an oxide surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process according to claim 11, wherein the polymeric polyelectrolyte has moieties selected from the group consisting of ammonium acrylate, and sodium acrylate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
A suspension, comprising: water; an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte; and colloidal particles selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size range distribution; wherein the suspension has at least about 55 volume percent particles and has amounts of water and polyelectrolyte effective to render the suspension pourable.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
A suspension, comprising: water; an acrylic acid-based polymeric polyelectrolyte; and colloidal particles selected from the group consisting of ceramics and metals, and having a narrow size range distribution; wherein the suspension has at least about 55 volume percent particles and has amounts of water and polyelectrolyte effective to render the suspension pourable.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
A suspension according to claim 13, wherein the colloidal particles include ceramic particles.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suspension according to claim 14, wherein the particles are selected from the group consisting of oxide ceramics and metals having an oxide surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A suspension according to claim 15, wherein the oxide ceramic particles are selected from the group consisting of alumina, zirconia, titania, and any combination thereof.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
A suspension according to claim 16, wherein the polymeric polyelectrolyte has moieties selected from the group consisting of ammonium acrylate, sodium acrylate, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A suspension according to claim 17, wherein the concentration of the particles is at least 60 volume percent.
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