Abstract: A process for producing nanoscale powders, and the powders so produced. The process comprises mixing an emulsion comprising all of the elements of the desired powder composition and a combustible fuel, and then combusting that emulsion to produce a powder. Powders with a median particle size of less than 50 nm have been made by this process. The process is suitable for the production of many types of powders, including particles and nanowhiskers of simple, doped, and polymetallic powders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 16, 1999
Assignee:
Nanomaterials Research Corporation
Inventors:
Clint Bickmore, Benjamin Galde, Tapesh Yadav, John Freim