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One step process for producing dense aluminum nitride and composites thereof
Assignee: United States, AS REPRENTED BY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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Filing: 1987-05-29
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Granted: 1989-10-31
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Expires: 2007-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A one step combustion process for the synthesis of dense aluminum nitride compositions is disclosed. The process comprises igniting pure aluminum powder in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of about 1000 atmospheres or higher. The process enables the production of aluminum nitride bodies to be formed directly in a mold of any desired shape.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Birch Holt
- 👤 Donald D. Kingman
- 👤 Gregory M. Bianchini
Bibliographic Details
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2026-11-08 07:17
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/622; C04B35/64; C04B35/645; C04B35/515; C04B35/58; C04B35/581; C04B35/65; C04B35/651; C22; C22C; C22C1/00; C22C1/04; C22C1/05; C22C1/051; C22C1/053; C22C1/056
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
24 words
A combustion synthesis method for producing dense aluminum nitride comprising igniting aluminum powder in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of about 1000 atmospheres.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combustion synthesis method for producing dense aluminum nitride comprising igniting aluminum powder in a nitrogen atmosphere at a pressure of about 1000 atmospheres.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for the synthesis of dense aluminum nitride or cermets or composites thereof comprising the steps of: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable container; placing an igniter pellet on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a preselected pressure; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride or aluminum nitride cermet formed in said container.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
80 words
A method for the synthesis of dense aluminum nitride or cermets or composites thereof comprising the steps of: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable container; placing an igniter pellet on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a preselected pressure; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride or aluminum nitride cermet formed in said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said pressure of the nitrogen is about 680 atmospheres.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said pressure of the nitrogen is about 1000 atmospheres.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 2, further comprising the addition of an inert diluent to said aluminum powder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
the method of claim 5, wherein said diluent is selected from the group consisting of silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, boron nitride, zirconium nitride, hafnium nitride, and titanium nitride.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said diluent is silicon nitride.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of dense aluminum nitride comprising the steps of: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure of about 1000 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride formed in said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of dense aluminum nitride comprising the steps of: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure of about 1000 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride formed in said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
94 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of dense cermet of aluminum nitride in a matrix of aluminum comprising the steps: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure of about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-aluminum cermet formed in said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
94 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of dense cermet of aluminum nitride in a matrix of aluminum comprising the steps: pouring aluminum powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure of about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-aluminum cermet formed in said container.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of a dense composite of aluminum nitride and silicon nitride comprising the steps: pouring a mixture of aluminum powder and silicon nitride powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure in the range of about 500 to about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-silicon nitride composite formed in said container.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of a dense composite of aluminum nitride and silicon nitride comprising the steps: pouring a mixture of aluminum powder and silicon nitride powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure in the range of about 500 to about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-silicon nitride composite formed in said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of a dense composite of aluminum nitride and boron nitride comprising the steps: pouring a mixture of aluminum powder and boron nitride powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure in the range of about 500 to about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-boron nitride composite formed in said container.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
107 words
A combustion synthesis method for the preparation of a dense composite of aluminum nitride and boron nitride comprising the steps: pouring a mixture of aluminum powder and boron nitride powder into a suitable quartz container; placing a cold-pressed igniter pellet of Ti B 1 .5 on top of said container; loading said container into a high pressure autoclave; pressurizing said autoclave with nitrogen gas to a pressure in the range of about 500 to about 680 atmospheres; igniting said aluminum powder by igniting said Ti B 1 .5 pellet; allowing the combustion to proceed to completion; and removing the aluminum nitride-boron nitride composite formed in said container.
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