摘要:
A method of processing aluminum nitride powder in water such that the aluminum nitride exhibits a reduced tendency for hydrolysis comprises forming an aqueous admixture. The admixture includes (a) a liquid medium containing water, (b) aluminum nitride powder, and (c) a combination of buffering agents that includes a weak acid and a conjugate base of the weak acid and controls pH of the water within a range of from » 5.5 to « 7.0. The combination of buffering agents is employed at a lower weight percent concentration than that of the aluminum nitride powder. The combination of buffering agents and the liquid medium suitably form a solution into which the aluminum nitride powder is admixed. The resultant powder is also disclosed.