Abstract: A method of producing a dense compact of ultra-fine powder employs low temperatures and high pressures to produce a very dense, nearly ideally packed compact from a starting nano-sized powder. The final product is capable of being easily hot-pressed or sintered to full density.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 6, 1991
Date of Patent:
September 15, 1992
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Commerce
Inventors:
Alexander Pechenik, Gasper J. Piermarini