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2013 April
The 2013 April Ceramic Industry includes articles on first-to-file strategies, silicon nitride synthesis, refractories, and more. Check it out today!
Silicon Nitride Synthesis
Silicon nitride offers solutions to problems faced in industries that require high-temperature, high-strength materials and very small allowable tolerances.
April 1, 2013
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Silicon nitride (Si3N4) is a naturally formed material created during the development of the earth due to the ammonia-rich atmosphere, silicon-rich crust and high temperatures.Silicon nitride was first developed synthetically in 1859 by Deville and Wöhler, resulting in a patent filed in Germany.
Sputtering Target Innovations
New applications in the photovoltaic, thermoelectric, storage, and semiconductor markets are spurring innovation in ceramic and semiconductor sputtering targets.
April 1, 2013
Magnetron sputtering was initially developed using metal or alloy targets with materials having high electrical conductivity (e.g., Al, Ag, Au, Cu, Ti, Mo, etc.).
Product Profile: Enhanced Silicon Carbide Refractories
New products offer greater oxidation protection in harsh and high-temperature environments.
April 1, 2013
Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials recently introduced enhanced silicon carbide refractory products for the metallurgical, kiln furniture and waste-to-energy markets.
Refractories 101
Refractories are the unsung heroes of the high-temperature process industries.
April 1, 2013
Refractories are materials that resist high temperatures, liquid slags and aggressive atmospheres, and do not change form (e.g., burn or melt) in service.
Advanced Ceramics Market Development
The transition from prototype to widespread industrial application can take years or even decades to complete.
April 1, 2013
For centuries, ceramic materials were used exclusively for tableware and building materials. In the mid-19th century, technical development in refractories and abrasives enabled the development of modern metallurgy and glass industries and became the first industrial application for ceramics.
IP in Depth: First-to-File Cautions and Strategies
The best strategy is for inventors and patent applicants is to file patent applications as early as possible.
April 1, 2013
When the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adopted the America Invents Act (AIA) “first-to-file” system on March 16, the following scenarios became reality.
Inside CI: What’s Old is New
Is patience always a virtue in the product development process?
April 1, 2013
My daughter recently introduced me to the wonders of Internet radio and it’s official—I’m hooked. At the risk of dating myself, let me just say the ’80s channel is getting a lot of play in my office. I’m amazed that I know the lyrics of so many of these songs, most of which I’d forgotten even existed. But I digress.
