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Aluminum nitride articles by carbothermal nitridation
Assignee: EIDP Inc
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Filing: 1988-01-21
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-01-21
Abstract
Abstract Aluminum nitride fibers or films are made by carbothermal nitridation of precursor fibers or films which contain a source of alumina and a source of carbon. Improved articles are obtained by providing a stoichiometric excess of carbon, by stabilizing the precursor prior to carbonization and nitridation, by removing excess carbon after nitridation and introducing a sintering aid to promote densification of the final structure.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Bolt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:31
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/622; C04B35/62227; C04B35/515; C04B35/58; C04B35/581
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
In a process for producing aluminum nitride fibers or films by carbonizing and nitriding a precursor fiber or film comprising a source yielding carbon and a source yielding alumina, and sintering the nitrided fiber or film in an inert atmosphere, the improvement comprising: (a) stabilizing the precursor fiber or film at a temperature of 200°-400° C. prior to carbonizing; (b) providing sufficient carbon source in the precursor fiber or film such that the mole ratio of carbon to alumina in the carbonized fiber or film is from 3.0-4.2; (c) heating the nitrided fiber or film at a temperature of 500°-750° C. in the presence of oxygen for from 1 to 60 minutes to remove excess carbon; and (d) incorporating a sintering aid source in the fiber or film prior to sintering such that the sintering aid will be present in an amount up to 7% by weight based on AlN in the fiber or film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
In a process for producing aluminum nitride fibers or films by carbonizing and nitriding a precursor fiber or film comprising a source yielding carbon and a source yielding alumina, and sintering the nitrided fiber or film in an inert atmosphere, the improvement comprising: (a) stabilizing the precursor fiber or film at a temperature of 200°-400° C. prior to carbonizing; (b) providing sufficient carbon source in the precursor fiber or film such that the mole ratio of carbon to alumina in the carbonized fiber or film is from 3.0-4.2; (c) heating the nitrided fiber or film at a temperature of 500°-750° C. in the presence of oxygen for from 1 to 60 minutes to remove excess carbon; and (d) incorporating a sintering aid source in the fiber or film prior to sintering such that the sintering aid will be present in an amount up to 7% by weight based on AlN in the fiber or film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the sintering aid source is incorporated in the precursor fiber or film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the sintering aid source is a member selected from the group consisting of the oxides, halides, acetates, carbides, carbonates, nitrates, nitrides, nitrites, hydroxides, oxalates, borides, and hydrides of alkaline earth and rare earth metals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process of claim 2 wherein the sintering aid source is selected from the group consisting of the oxides, halides, acetates, carbides, carbonates, nitrates, nitrides, nitrites, hydroxides, oxalates, borides, and hydrides of yttrium and calcium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein the ratio of carbon to alumina in the carbonized fiber is from 3.1-b 3.5.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1, 2 ,3 or 4 wherein the fiber or film is nitrided at 1550°-1800° C.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein the precursor fiber or film is stabilized at a temperature of 200°-300° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein excess carbon is removed at a temperature of 600°-650° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 1, 2, 3 or 4 wherein the carbon source is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylonitrile and petroleum pitch.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The process of claim 9 wherein the ratio of carbon to alumina in the carbonized fiber is from 3.1-3.5, the fiber or film is nitrided at 1550°-1800° C., the precursor fiber or film is stabilized at a temperature of 200°-300° C., and wherein excess carbon is removed at a temperature of 600°-650° C.
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