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Spark erosion: A method for producing rapidly quenched fine powders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

A. E. Berkowitz  and
J. L. Walter
A. E. Berkowitz
Affiliation:
General Electric Corporate Research and Development, P. O. Box 8, Schenectady, New York 12301
J. L. Walter
Affiliation:
General Electric Corporate Research and Development, P. O. Box 8, Schenectady, New York 12301
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Abstract

Spark erosion is a method for producing fine powders of metals, alloys, semiconductors, and compounds. The technique involves maintaining repetitive spark discharges among chunks of material immersed in a dielectric liquid. As a result of the spark discharge there is highly localized melting or vaporization of the material. The powders are produced by the freezing of the molten droplets or the condensation and freezing of the vapor in the dielectric liquid. Since the powders are quenched in situ, they may be extremely rapidly cooled. Particles can be produced in sizes ranging from 5 nm to 75 μm. The average powder size and production rate depend on the power parameters, material used, and the dielectric liquid.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , April 1987 , pp. 277 - 288
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1987

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