Abstract: Improvements in molded articles from sinterable particulate solids, improvements in method for making such articles, and novel sacrificial binders for use in making such articles are disclosed. The sacrificial binders used in this invention comprise block polymers having the structural formulaAB--AB--.sub..eta. Awherein ".eta." is 0 or a positive integer, "A" is a linear or branched polymer that is glassy or crystalline at room temperature and has its softening point in the range of about 80.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. and "B" is a polymer different from A that behaves as an elastomer at processing temperatures, a plasticizer which may be oil, wax, or oil and wax, and optionally other components.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 1977
Date of Patent:
June 19, 1979
Assignee:
Ford Motor Company
Inventors:
Robert A. Pett, V. Durga Nageswar Rao, S. Burhan A. Qaderi