Low thermal expansion ceramics of cordierite solid solution and method for producing same
AssigneeGTE Sylvania Incorporated
InventorsCarl William Fritsch, Jr., Robert Wade Wolfe
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Abstract
Low thermal expansion ceramics of essentially 100 percent cordierite solid solution are prepared by the devitrification of a glass frit compact having the nominal composition in weight percent 16 percent MgO, 30 percent Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, 54 percent SiO.sub.2. These ceramics exhibit adequate density and strength and are useful for example in the fabrication of gas turbine engine components such as rotor vanes and heat exchangers.
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A ceramic body characterized by consisting essentially of cordierite solid solution of from 14 to 18 weight percent MgO, 28 to 32 weight percent Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, and 52 to 56 weight percent SiO.sub.2, and having a linear thermal expansion of less than 900 ppm over the temperature range 25.degree. C to 800.degree. C.
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