Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Oxygen or compound thereof – Metal containing
Reexamination Certificate
2003-05-12
2008-11-04
Bos, Steven (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Oxygen or compound thereof
Metal containing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07445762
ABSTRACT:
Methods to at least partially reduce a niobium oxide are described wherein the process includes heat treating the niobium oxide in the presence of a getter material and in an atmosphere which permits the transfer of oxygen atoms from the niobium oxide to the getter material, and for a sufficient time and at a sufficient temperature to form an oxygen reduced niobium oxide. Niobium oxides and/or suboxides are also described as well as capacitors containing anodes made from the niobium oxides and suboxides.
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