Electric heating – Microwave heating – Field modification
Patent
1991-10-23
1994-06-14
Reynolds, Bruce A.
Electric heating
Microwave heating
Field modification
219744, 1562722, 264 26, H05B 664
Patent
active
053212231
ABSTRACT:
A method of sintering ceramic materials following: A compacted article comprising inorganic particles coated with carbon is provided, the carbon providing improved microwave coupling. The compacted article is then heated by microwave radiation to a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to sinter the compacted article.
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Adams Harold W.
Ericson Ivan L.
Hoang Tu
Marasco Joseph A.
Martin Marietta Energy Systems Inc.
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