18391322. ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18391322 titled 'ARTICLE CONTAINING SILICON CARBIDE AS MAIN COMPONENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The method of manufacturing an article containing silicon carbide as a main component involves laying raw material powder and irradiating it with a laser beam to decompose the silicon carbide into silicon and carbon, turning them into melt.
- Raw material powder contains 95 mol % or more of silicon carbide.
- Laser beam is used to decompose silicon carbide into silicon and carbon in at least a part of the irradiation portion.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of high-performance ceramics, semiconductor devices, and abrasive materials.
Problems Solved
This method solves the problem of efficiently producing articles containing silicon carbide as a main component.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include precise control over the composition of the final product, improved material properties, and increased manufacturing efficiency.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include the production of cutting tools, wear-resistant components, and high-temperature structural materials.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art is the use of traditional methods such as sintering or hot pressing to manufacture silicon carbide-based articles.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method compare to traditional manufacturing processes for silicon carbide-based articles?
This method offers advantages in terms of precision and efficiency compared to traditional methods like sintering or hot pressing.
What are the specific parameters required for optimal decomposition of silicon carbide using a laser beam?
The specific parameters such as laser power, irradiation time, and powder density need to be optimized for efficient decomposition of silicon carbide.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of manufacturing an article containing silicon carbide as a main component includes a step of laying raw material powder, and a step of irradiating the raw material powder with a laser beam, wherein the raw material powder contains 95 mol % or more of silicon carbide, and wherein, in the step of irradiating the raw material powder with the laser beam, the raw material powder is irradiated with the laser beam to decompose the silicon carbide in at least a part of an irradiation portion of the laser beam into silicon and carbon and to turn the silicon or the carbon into melt.
