Honeywell international inc. (20240300860). REFRACTORY MATERIALS simplified abstract
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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.
