Structure and method for compaction of powder-like materials

Abstract

Structure and method for producing very dense bodies of material from particulate materials. A particle material is placed within an electrically conductive container. A solenoid or coil encompasses the electrically conductive container, and a large magnitude of electrical current is caused to flow through the solenoid or coil. As the electrical current flows through the solenoid or coil, large magnitudes of magnetic pressures are created upon the electrically conductive container, and the electrically conductive container is compressed, and the transverse dimension thereof is reduced. Thus, the particulate material within the electrically conductive container is firmly compacted, and a rigid body of material is provided. Any one of numerous types of particulate material may be employed. A method and system for selecting various parameters which enable the material to be densified to densities in excess of 90% of the material's maximum density is also illustrated in another embodiment of the invention.

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