Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A process for the preparation of finely divided carbides, nitrides or carbonitrides of elements from the main groups III and IV and sub-groups III, IV, V and VI of the periodic system of elements which process comprises: (i) reacting compounds of the formula MX m or R n MX m-n with a reactive hydrocarbon-containing compound or a mixture of compounds which is polymerizable and which contains a reactive compound with one C--OH-group in which M is an element of the main group III or IV or sub-group of III, IV, V or VI of the periodic system of elements, X is a halogen, R is hydrogen or alkl or aryl, m is an integer corresponding to the valency stage of M. n is an integer from 1 to one less than the valency stage of M, and (ii) thermally decomposing the resulting product from (i) to the corresponding carbide or to the corresponding nitrides or carbonitrides with further nitridation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A process for the preparation of finely divided carbides, nitrides or carbonitrides of elements from the main groups III and IV and sub-groups III, IV, V and VI of the periodic system of elements which process comprises: (i) reacting compounds of the formula MX m or R n MX m-n with a reactive hydrocarbon-containing compound or a mixture of compounds which is polymerizable and which contains a reactive compound with one C--OH-group in which M is an element of the main group III or IV or sub-group of III, IV, V or VI of the periodic system of elements, X is a halogen, R is hydrogen or alkl or aryl, m is an integer corresponding to the valency stage of M. n is an integer from 1 to one less than the valency stage of M, and (ii) thermally decomposing the resulting product from (i) to the corresponding carbide or to the corresponding nitrides or carbonitrides with further nitridation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the polymerizable mixture of compounds consists of a C--OH-group containing hydrocarbon-containing compound or mixtures thereof and formaldehyde.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 2 wherein the compound containing a --COH is phenol or a phenol derivative.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the reactive, polymerizable compound is an alcohol.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 4 wherein the alcohol is furfuryl alcohol or a derivative thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the element M is one or more metals selected from the group which consists of Ti, Hf, Zr, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo and W.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein M is one or more of the elements B, Al or Si.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the reactive, polymerizable compound is an alcohol which is reacted with R n MX m-n wherein R denotes methyl or phenyl.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the reaction (i) is carried out in a solvent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the reaction (i) is carried out in the presence of a polymerization catalyst.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the thermal decomposition (ii) comprises subjecting the product from (i) to a first heat treatment stage to a temperature of up to 1000° C. in an inert or reducing atmosphere or under vacuum.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A process according to claim 11 wherein said first heat treatment stage if in an atmosphere which contains steam at a partial pressure of from 10 to 1000 mbar sufficient for complete removal of hydrogen halide by product.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A process according to claim 11 wherein the thermal decomposition further comprises a second heat treatment at a temperature from 1000° C. to 1800° C. in an inert gas atmosphere or a reducing atmosphere, or a gaseous atmosphere of nitrogen, ammonia, or mixtures thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 13 wherein the material treated is compressed before the second heat treatment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein after thermal decomposition (ii), the carbide, nitride or carbonitride obtained is subjected to a thermal aftertreatment at temperatures of up to 800° C. in an atmosphere containing oxygen for removal of excess carbon.