Abstract:
A filler component for making an investment casting slurry, which comprises: a major portion of finely divided silica, aluminum silicate, alumina, zircon, or mixtures thereof; and a minor portion of one or more finely divided materials having particles in which, on average, at least one dimension of the particle is at least about four times greater than at least one other dimension of the particle. Typically, the particles are of generally plate-like or needle-like shape.
Abstract:
An acoustical tile composition based on a gypsum/cellulosic fiber composition which can replace all or a portion of the mineral wool normally present in acoustical ceiling tiles. The gypsum/cellulosic fiber composition is combined with a lightweight aggregate material and a binder to form a composition which is used in a water-felting process to manufacture acoustical ceiling tiles and panels. The preferred source of the cellulosic fiber is a composite gypsum/cellulose fiber material which is prepared by mixing the gypsum and cellulosic fiber material with sufficient water to form a dilute slurry which is then heated under pressure to calcine the gypsum, converting it to an alpha calcium sulfate hemihydrate. The resulting composite material comprises cellulosic fibers physically interlocked with calcium sulfate crystals. Another source of both gypsum and cellulosic fibers is waste (scrap) gypsum wallboard. Expanded perlite is the preferred lightweight aggregate material.
Abstract:
The invention provides an intumescent sheet material comprising 20 to 80 dry weight percent of at least one unexpanded intumescent material, 10 to 40 dry weight percent of at least one processed vermiculite selected from ground expanded vermiculite and delaminated vermiculite, greater than 0 to 5 dry weight percent of inorganic fibers having diameters greater than 5 microns, and greater than 0 to 10 dry weight percent of organic fibers; wherein said sheet material comprises substantially no ceramic fibers of less than 5 microns.
Abstract:
A filler component for making an investment casting slurry, which comprises: a major portion of finely divided silica, aluminum silicate, alumina, zircon, or mixtures thereof; and a minor portion of one or more finely divided materials having particles in which, on average, at least one dimension of the particle is at least about four times greater than at least one other dimension of the particle. Typically, the particles are of generally plate-like or needle-like shape.