Honeywell international inc. (20240300860). REFRACTORY MATERIALS simplified abstract
REFRACTORY MATERIALS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kevin Blinn of Franklin Park NJ (US)
Mehrad Mehr of Morristown NJ (US)
Bahram Jadidian of Watchung NJ (US)
REFRACTORY MATERIALS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300860 titled 'REFRACTORY MATERIALS
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a method for forming a refractory component for a foundry system using a silicon carbide preceramic polymer and refractory powder or aggregate.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Formation of a preform from a refractory mixture - Inclusion of silicon carbide preceramic polymer - Heating the preform to pyrolyze the polymer and form a refractory material - Resulting material includes refractory powder or aggregate in a silicon carbide matrix - Creation of an oxidation-resistant surface for contacting molten metal
- Potential Applications:**
- Foundry systems - Metal casting processes - High-temperature industrial applications
- Problems Solved:**
- Enhancing oxidation resistance in refractory components - Improving durability in contact with molten metal - Providing a method for forming complex refractory shapes
- Benefits:**
- Increased longevity of refractory components - Enhanced performance in high-temperature environments - Cost-effective manufacturing process
- Commercial Applications:**
Refractory components produced using this method can be utilized in various foundry systems, metal casting operations, and industrial applications requiring resistance to high temperatures and molten metal.
- Questions about Refractory Components:**
1. How does the use of silicon carbide preceramic polymer improve the properties of the refractory material? 2. What are the specific advantages of having an oxidation-resistant surface in contact with molten metal?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for forming a refractory component of foundry system includes forming a preform from a refractory mixture. the refractory mixture includes a silicon carbide preceramic polymer and at least one of a refractory powder or refractory aggregate. the method further includes heating the preform to pyrolyze the silicon carbide preceramic polymer and form a refractory material defining the refractory component. the resulting refractory material includes at least one of the refractory powder or the refractory aggregate in a silicon carbide matrix. the refractory component defines an oxidation-resistant surface configured to contact molten metal.