Process to create simulated lunar agglutinate particles

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2008-01-22

2011-11-29

Wyszomierski, George (Department: 1733)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or...

C148S099000, C148S512000

Reexamination Certificate

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08066796

ABSTRACT:
A method of creating simulated agglutinate particles by applying a heat source sufficient to partially melt a raw material is provided. The raw material is preferably any lunar soil simulant, crushed mineral, mixture of crushed minerals, or similar material, and the heat source creates localized heating of the raw material.

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