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US 2003/0151152 A1Published application
Body armor and methods for its production
AssigneeCoorsTek, Inc.
InventorsNoah Nichelson, Gary Ross
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Abstract
Exemplary silicon carbide ceramic bodies are produced according to the invention. An exemplary ceramic body includes silicon carbide in major amounts and an organic gelation agent in a minor amount. An exemplary ceramic body exhibits sufficient density and hardness to function as body armor.
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A process for producing a reaction bonded silicon carbide body, the process comprising:
- combining a carbon source, silicon carbide, an organic gelation agent and a liquid to form a ceramic slurry;
- compacting the ceramic slurry into a green body;
- and
- exposing the green body to liquid silicon metal to produce a reaction bonded silicon carbide body.
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A green body, comprising:
- silicon carbide in a major amount;
- a carbon source in a moderate amount;
- an organic gelation agent in a minor amount;
- and a liquid in a moderate amount.
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A ceramic slurry for producing a reaction bonded ceramic body, the ceramic slurry comprising:
- silicon carbide in a major amount;
- a carbon source in a moderate amount;
- an organic gelation agent in a minor amount;
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- a liquid in a moderate amount.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.