Investment casting shells having an organic component
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Jan 5, 2016
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Jun 14, 2012
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Dec 8, 2010
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Abstract
A composition for use in investment casting shells and a method of making the composition is disclosed. The composition includes an engineered binder and a refractory flour. The engineered binder comprises a siliceous material and at least one organic component selected from: at least one type of wood pulp; at least one species of cellulose fiber; and combinations thereof. A particular benefit of the investment shell composition is simultaneously increased permeability and load bearing capacity.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ECOLAB USA INC | 1 ECOLAB PLACE SAINT PAUL MN 55102 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bhattacharja, Sankar | Naperville, US | 9 | 66 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 66 |
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