Black ceramic additives, pigments, and formulations

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The instant materials are particles which are pyrolyzed and are defined by having a specific Si, C and O content and having carbon which is both free and silicon bound. The particles are prepared by specific processes, as defined herein.

Pressed and self sintered polymer derived SiC materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

High purity SiOC and SiC, methods compositions and applications

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Black ceramic additives, pigments, and formulations

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. The particular polysilocarb ceramics materials found in the claimed coatings and materials contain a specific amount of C, Si and O, as well as a specific amount of free and Si bonded carbon.

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A method for making a black ceramic pigment aggregate , the method comprising: pyrolizing a polymer derived ceramic to form black polymer derived ceramic bulk material , reducing the size of the polymer derived ceramic bulk material to form primary pigment particles having a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm , the primary pigment particles comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary pigment particles are formed into agglomerate particles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the agglomerate particles have a particle size Dof at least about 10 μm.4. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , an attrition mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a media mill claim 1 , a grinder claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.5. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein spray drying forms ...

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING POLYMER DERIVED CERAMIC PARTICLES.

Methods for forming small volumetric shapes of polymer derived ceramic materials, including liquid-liquid forming methods, tower forming methods, and methods using high intensity electromagnetic radiation to cure the liquid to a cured preform material. Systems and apparatus for forming small volumetric shapes of polymer derived ceramic materials, cured materials and pyrolized materials, including liquid-liquid forming methods, tower forming methods, and methods using high intensity electromagnetic radiation to cure thin films of liquid polymer derived ceramic materials. Polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic precursor formulations. 1. A system for making small volumetric structures from a polymer derived ceramic precursor , the system comprising:a. a polymer derived ceramic precursor delivery apparatus, the apparatus comprising a chamber in fluid communication with a delivery port; wherein the chamber is capable of delivering a liquid polymer derived ceramic precursor;b. a forming apparatus, the forming apparatus comprising a forming chamber having an opening; the chamber defining a cavity; wherein the cavity is in fluid communication with the chamber opening;c. the chamber opening in fluid communication with the delivery port; whereby the system is capable of delivering the liquid polymer derived ceramic from the delivery port to the cavity as a liquid;d. a temperature control apparatus thermally associated with the forming apparatus; wherein the cavity is capable of being maintained at a predetermined temperature; and,e. whereby, the system is capable of providing a liquid polymer derived ceramic precursor to the cavity in a predetermined volumetric shape; and wherein the system is capable of curing the polymer derived ceramic precursor in the cavity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the delivery apparatus comprises a nozzle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the delivery apparatus comprises a pressure-driven droplet forming device4. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A coating formulation comprising: a first material and a second material; wherein the first material defines a first material weight percent of the coating formulation and the second material defines a second material weight percent of the coating formulation; wherein the second material is a black polymer derived ceramic material comprising silicon , oxygen and carbon having from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and carbon; wherein about 20 weight % to about 80 weight % of the carbon is free carbon; and wherein the first material weight percent is larger than the second material weight percent.220-. (canceled)21. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a system selected from the group of systems consisting of acrylics claim 1 , lacquers claim 1 , alkyds claim 1 , latex claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , phenolics claim 1 , epoxies and waterborne.22. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the first material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of HDPE claim 1 , LDPE claim 1 , PP claim 1 , Acrylic claim 1 , Epoxy claim 1 , Linseed Oil claim 1 , PU claim 1 , PUR claim 1 , EPDM claim 1 , SBR claim 1 , PVC claim 1 , water based acrylic emulsions claim 1 , ABS claim 1 , SAN claim 1 , SEBS claim 1 , SBS claim 1 , PVDF claim 1 , PVDC claim 1 , PMMA claim 1 , PES claim 1 , PET claim 1 , ...

CERAMIC ENCAPSULATIONS FOR NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE

A novel containment system for encapsulating nuclear fuel particles is disclosed. The containment system has a gas-impervious ceramic composite hollow shell having a spheroidal or ovoidal shape. The shell has a pair of longitudinally aligned round openings that are sealed with a gas-impervious ceramic composite tube to define a cavity between the shell inner surface and the tube outer surface. A ceramic composite matrix containing the nuclear fuel particles is enclosed within the cavity. The ceramic composite matrix has a controlled porosity, and can contain moderators or neutron absorbing material. The tube and shell are composed of a ceramic matrix composite material composed of ceramic reinforcement material that is bound together by a polymer-derived ceramic material. 1. A nuclear fuel containment system for encapsulating nuclear fuel particles , the containment system comprising:a gas-impervious ceramic composite shell having a shell inner surface and a shell outer surface, the shell inner surface defining a cavity; anda ceramic composite matrix having a controlled porosity provided within the cavity, the ceramic composite matrix containing the nuclear fuel particles therein.2. The nuclear fuel containment system of wherein the shell has a top portion and a bottom portion each defining a ring aligned about a center of the shell; andfurther comprising a gas-impervious ceramic composite tube having a tube inner surface and a tube outer surface, a top portion of the tube and a bottom portion of the tube each sealed to a corresponding ring of the shell to further define the cavity between the shell inner surface and the tube outer surface.3. The nuclear fuel containment system of wherein the shell is any one of spherical claim 2 , ovoidal and elliptical.4. The nuclear fuel containment system of wherein the ceramic composite matrix is comprised of at least one material formed by pyrolysis of a ceramic forming polymer.5. The nuclear fuel containment system of wherein ...

PRESSED AND SELF SINTERED POLYMER DERIVED SiC MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 127-. (canceled)28. A filled silicon carbide composition comprising:a. polymer derived SiC particles;b. wherein the particles consist essentially of a ceramic having a filler bound into the ceramic;c. wherein the filler is selected to provide a predetermined property to a silicon carbide wafer; and,d. wherein the particles have less than 0.001% impurities.29. The silicon carbide composition of claim 28 , wherein the filler comprises a dopant.30. The silicon carbide composition of claim 28 , wherein the filler is a dopant.31. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a band gap.32. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a band gap.33. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a p-n junction.34. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a semiconductor feature.35. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a p-type feature.36. The silicon carbide composition of claim 29 , wherein the predetermined property is a n-type feature.37. A filled polysilocarb composition comprising:a. polymer derived SiOC particles;b. wherein the particles consist essentially of a ceramic having a filler bound into the ceramic;c. wherein the filler is selected to provide a predetermined property to a silicon carbide wafer; and,d. wherein the particles have less than 0.001% impurities.38. The polysilocarb composition of claim 37 , wherein the filler comprises a dopant.39. The polysilocarb composition of ; wherein the filler is a dopant.40. The polysilocarb composition of ; wherein the predetermined property ...

High Purity SiOC and SiC, Methods Compositions and Applications

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 136-. (canceled)37. A method of making an article comprising ultra pure silicon carbide , the method comprising:a. combining a first liquid comprising silicon, carbon and oxygen with a second liquid comprising carbon;b. curing the combination of the first and second liquids to provide a cured SiOC solid material, consisting essentially of silicon, carbon and oxygen;c. heating the SiOC solid material in an inert atmosphere and at a temperature sufficient to convert SiOC to SiC, thereby converting the SiOC solid material to an ultra pure polymer derived SiC having a purity of at least 99.999%; and,d. forming a single crystal SiC structure, comprising a polytype selected from the group consisting of 4H SiC, 6H SiC and 3C SiC, by vapor deposition of the ultra pure polymer derived SiC; wherein the vapor deposed structure is defect free and has a purity of at least 99.9999%.38. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure consists essentially of 4H SiC.39. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure consists essentially of 6H SiC.40. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure consists of 4H SiC.41. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure consists of 6H SiC.42. The method of claim 37 , wherein the combination of the first and the second liquids is a polysilocarb precursor formulation having a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 37 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 37 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.43. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure is a boule.44. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single crystal SiC is a layer.45. The method of claim 37 , wherein the single ...

Pressed and Self Sintered Polymer Derived SiC Materials, Applications and Devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 118-. (canceled)19. A sinterable silicon carbide composition comprising:a. a plurality of silicon carbide particles, the plurality of particles having a total weight of greater than at least about 10 grams;b. the particles having a mean particle size of about 0.5 μm or smaller;{'sub': '4', 'c. the composition consisting essentially of silicon and carbon in an SiCconfiguration, wherein the particles have less than 0.5% excess carbon, and are at least 99.99999% pure;'}d. wherein the particles are capable of being sintered into a solid SiC article without the need for a sintering aid, the sintered SiC article having at least one strength properties at least 90% as strong as elemental SiC.20. A silicon carbide composition comprising:a. polymer derived silicon carbide particles;b. the particles having a mean particle size of about 0.5 μm or smaller, each particle having a surface, wherein the surfaces are free from an oxide layer;c. the particles consisting essentially of silicon and carbon, wherein the particles have less than 0.5% excess carbon, and are at least 99.99999% pure.2127-. (canceled) This application: (i) claims under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) the benefit of the filing date of Sep. 25, 2014 of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/055,397; (ii) claims under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) the benefit of the filing date of Sep. 25, 2014 of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/055,461; (iii) claims under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) the benefit of the filing date of Sep. 25, 2014 of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/055,497; (iv) claims under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) the benefit of the filing date of Feb. 4, 2015 of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 62/112,025; (v) is a continuation in ...

Polymer Derived Ceramic Equipment for the Exploration and Recovery of Resources

Apparatus and method for developing polymer derived ceramic downhole equipment including completion structure, isolation plugs, hanger systems, marine risers, risers, packer assemblies and sucker rods. In various approaches, one or more of downhole components, surfaces or structure can embody polymer derived ceramic material, and, in particular, polysilocarb derived material and polysilocarb derived ceramic material. 1. A system for the production of natural resources from formation within the earth , comprising: downhole equipment , wherein components of the downhole equipment are formed at least in part from polymer derived ceramic material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a drill head formed from polymer derived ceramic material.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a drill pipe formed from polymer derived ceramic material.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a surface casing formed from polymer derived ceramic material.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a tubular casing formed from polymer derived ceramic material.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a completion assembly formed from polymer derived ceramic material.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a liner hanger assembly formed from polymer derived ceramic material.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes one or multilateral assemblies formed from polymer derived ceramic material.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes one or more packer assemblies formed from polymer derived ceramic material.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a sucker rod assembly formed from polymer derived ceramic material.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the polymer derived ceramic material is a polysilocarb derived ceramic material.12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation.13. The system of claim 11 , wherein the ...

High Purity Polymer Derived 3C SiC, Methods Compositions and Applications

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 119-. (canceled)20. A SiC wafer for use as a semiconductor , the SiC wafer consisting essentially of 3C—SiC , the 3C—SiC formed by the steps comprising: curing of a liquid SiOC precursor formulation to form a cured SiOC solid material having a purity of at least 99.999%; pyrolizing the SiOC solid material to form SiC particles having a purity of at least 99.999%; and , vapor deposition of the SiC particles , at a temperature from about 1.300 to about 1.700° C. , to form a boule consisting essentially of 3c SiC and a purity of at least 99.999%.2136-. (canceled)37. The SiC wafer of claim 20 , wherein the purity of the SiC particles is at least 99.9999% and the purity of the 3C SiC boule is at least 99.9999%.38. The SiC wafer of claim 20 , wherein the purity of the SiC particles is at least 99.99999% and the purity of the 3C SiC boule is at least 99.99999%.39. An LED comprising a portion of the SiC wafer of .40. An LED comprising a portion of the SiC wafer of .41. An LED comprising a portion of the SiC wafer of .42. The boule of claim 20 , having a diameter from about 3 inches to about 8 inches.43. The SiC wafer of claim 20 , having a stacking sequence consisting essentially of the sequence ABCABC.44. A method of making a 3C—SiC claim 20 , the method comprising:a. placing polymer derived SiC particles in a vapor deposition apparatus, wherein the SiC particles have a purity of at least 99.999%; and,b. directly vaporizing the polymer derived SiC particles and depositing the vapors on a target to form 3C crystalline SiC; wherein the vaporization occurs without the need for a preheating step of the SiC.45. The method of claim 44 , wherein the SiC is a single crystal SiC boule.46. The method of ...

HIGH PURITY POLYSILOCARB MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. A high purity SiOC composition consisting essentially of: silicon , carbon and oxygen; and wherein the composition is substantially free from impurities , whereby the composition is at last 99.99% pure.2. The composition of claim 1 , having a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 1 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 1 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.3. The composition of claim 1 , having a molar ratio of about 50% to 65% carbon claim 1 , about 20% to 30% oxygen claim 1 , and about 15% to 20% silicon.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a solid5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a ceramic.6. The composition of claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 1 claim 1 ,000 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.7. The composition of claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 500 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.8. The composition of claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 100 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.9. The composition of claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 50 ppm total of the elements selected from the group ...

LOW COST HIGH VALUE SYNTHETIC PROPPANTS AND METHODS OF HYDRAULICALLY FRACTURING AND RECOVERING HYDROCARBONS

There is provided synthetic proppants, and in particular polysilocarb derived ceramic proppants. There is further provided hydraulic fracturing treatments utilizing these proppants, and methods of enhance hydrocarbon recovery. 1. A method of enhancing conductivity of a well to increase the recovery of hydrocarbons from a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir associated with the well , the method comprising:a. positioning a polysiloxane derived ceramic proppant in a fluid channel in a subterranean reservoir comprising hydrocarbons, whereby the proppant is in fluid association with the hydrocarbons;b. the proppant having a SWV greater than about 40; and,c. flowing the hydrocarbons over the polysiloxane derived ceramic proppant; and,d. recovering the hydrocarbons that have flowed over the proppant.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proppant comprises a neat proppant.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proppant comprises a material resulting from the pyrolysis of a polymeric precursor comprising a backbone having the formula —R—Si—C—C—Si—O—Si—C—C—Si—R— claim 1 , where Rand Rcomprise materials selected from the group consisting of methyl claim 1 , hydroxyl claim 1 , vinyl and allyl.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the proppant comprises a filled proppant.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein wherein the proppant is made from a polysilocarb batch comprising a molar ratio of hydride groups to vinyl groups is about 1.12 to 1 to about 2.36 to 1.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein wherein the proppant is made from a polysilocarb batch comprising a molar ratio of hydride groups to vinyl groups is about 1.50 to 1.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein wherein the proppant is made from a polysilocarb batch comprising a molar ratio of hydride groups to vinyl groups is about 3.93 to 1.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein wherein the proppant is made from a polysilocarb batch comprising a molar ratio of hydride groups to vinyl groups is about 5.93 to 1.9. The method of claim 1 , ...

POLYSILOCARB MATERIALS, METHODS AND USES

Polysilocarb formulations, cured and pyrolized materials, was well as articles and use for this material. In particular pyrolized polysilocarb ceramic materials and articles contain these materials where, the ceramic has from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon, from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen, and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon, and wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon and 80 weight % to about 20 weight % of the carbon is free carbon. 1. A polysilocarb derived reinforced composite grinding or cutting member; comprising: a bulk phase and a cutting material; wherein the bulk phase is derived from a polysilocarb formulation.2. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation.3. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation claim 1 , wherein the formulation comprises at least one precursor selected from the group consisting of Phenyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , Phenylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Methyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Vinylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Trimethyethoxysilane Triethoxysilane claim 1 , and TES 40.4. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation claim 1 , whereby the formulation comprises at least two precursors selected from the group consisting of Phenyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , Phenylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Methyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Vinylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Trimethyethoxysilane Triethoxysilane claim 1 , and TES 40.5. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the cutting material is selected from the group consisting of polycrystalline diamond compact claim 1 , SiC claim 1 , Aluminum oxide and diamond.6. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 2 , wherein the cutting material is selected from ...

METHODS OF PROVIDING HIGH PURITY SiOC AND SiC MATERIALS

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

HIGH PURITY POLYSILOCARB MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. A high purity SiOC composition comprising: silicon , carbon and oxygen; and wherein the composition is substantially free from impurities , whereby the composition is at last 99.99% pure.2. The composition of claim 1 , having a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 1 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 1 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.3. The composition of claim 1 , having a molar ratio of about 50% to 65% carbon claim 1 , about 20% to 30% oxygen claim 1 , and about 15% to 20% silicon.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a solid5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a ceramic.6. The compositions of claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , and claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 1 claim 1 ,000 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.7. The compositions of claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , and claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 500 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , N and As.8. The compositions of claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , and claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 100 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , and S.9. The composition of claim 1 , claim 1 , claim 1 , and claim 1 , having impurities of less than about 50 ppm total of the elements selected from the ...

POLYSILOCARB BASED SILICON CARBIDE MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. A method of making silicon carbide , the method comprising:a. providing a solvent free liquid including silicon, carbon and oxygen;b. curing the liquid to provide a cured material consisting essential of silicon, carbon and oxygen;c. having the cured material at a temperature of less than 150° C.;d. transforming the cured material to a ceramic material consisting essentially of silicon, carbon and oxygen; and,e. removing essentially all of the oxygen from the ceramic material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises a polysilocarb precursor formulation having a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 1 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 1 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid comprises a polysilocarb precursor formulation having a molar ratio of about 50% to 65% carbon claim 1 , about 20% to 30% oxygen claim 1 , and about 15% to 20% silicon.4. The method of claim 1 , including producing CO.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein silicon carbide is produced and wherein the silicon carbide comprises at least 99.99% pure.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein silicon carbide is produced and wherein the silicon carbide comprises at least 99.999% pure.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein silicon carbide is produced and wherein the silicon carbide comprises at least 99.9999% pure.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein silicon carbide is produced and wherein the silicon carbide has less than about 100 ppm Al.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein silicon carbide is produced and wherein the silicon carbide has less than about 10 ppm Al.10. The method of claim 5 , wherein the silicon carbide has less than about 1 ppm Al.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

HIGH PURITY POLYSILOCARB DERIVED SILICON CARBIDE MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND PROCESSES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. A high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition , the composition comprising:{'sub': '4', 'a. an SiCconfiguration;'}b. the composition defining a surface, wherein the composition surface is resistant to oxidation under standard ambient temperature and pressure, whereby the surface is essentially free of an oxide layer at standard ambient temperature and pressure; and,c. wherein the composition is substantially free from impurities, whereby total impurities are less than 1 ppm.2. The high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition of claim 1 , wherein the SiCconfiguration is selected from the group consisting of cube structures and tetrahedral structures.3. The high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition of claim 1 , wherein the SiCconfiguration is selected from the group consisting of hexagonal claim 1 , rhombohedral claim 1 , and trigonal structures.4. The high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition of claim 1 , wherein the SiCconfiguration is selected from the group consisting of 3C—SiC claim 1 , β-SiC claim 1 , 2H—SiC claim 1 , 4H—SiC claim 1 , 6H—SiC claim 1 , 8H claim 1 , 10H claim 1 , 16H claim 1 , 18H claim 1 , 19H claim 1 , 15R claim 1 , 21R claim 1 , 24H claim 1 , 33R claim 1 , 39R claim 1 , 27R claim 1 , 48H claim 1 , and 51R.5. The high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition of claim 1 , wherein the SiCconfiguration is selected from the group consisting of a stacking sequence of ABCABC claim 1 , a stacking sequence of ABAB claim 1 , a stacking sequence of ABCBABCB claim 1 , and a stacking sequence of ABCACBABCACB.6. A semiconductor comprising an SiC wafer made from the high purity polymer derived ceramic SiC composition of having a band gap ...

PRESSED AND SELF SINTERED POLYMER DERIVED SiC MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS AND DEVICES

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. An article , the article comprising:a. a self sintered polysilocarb derived silicon carbide composition;b. the self sintered polysilocarb derived silicon carbide composition comprising sintered submicron size silicon carbide particles, wherein the composition is substantially free from sintering aids.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb has a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 1 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 1 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb has a molar ratio of about 50% to 65% carbon claim 1 , about 20% to 30% oxygen claim 1 , and about 15% to 20% silicon.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles have impurities of less than about 100 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Pr claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.5. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles have impurities of less than about 10 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , and Ti.6. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles have impurities of less than about 1 ppm total of the elements selected from the group consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , Ti and P.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles are at least 99.999% pure.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles are at least 99.9999% pure.9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide particles are at least 99.99999% ...

HIGH PURITY SiOC AND SiC, METHODS COMPOSITIONS AND APPLICATIONS

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 1. A method of making an article comprising ultra pure silicon carbide , the method comprising:a. combining a first liquid comprising silicon, carbon and oxygen with a second liquid comprising carbon;b. curing the combination of the first and second liquids to provided a cured SiOC solid material, consisting essentially of silicon, carbon and oxygen;c. transforming the SiOC solid material to an ultra pure polymer derived SiC having less that 99.9999% impurities; and,d. forming a singe crystal SiC structure by vapor deposition of the ultra pure polymer derived SiC; wherein the vapor deposed structure is defect free and has less than 99.9999% impurities.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultra pure polymer derived SiC has excess carbon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultra pure polymer derived SiC has no excess carbon.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultra pure polymer derived SiC is carbon starved.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ultra pure polymer derived SiC has less than a total of 1 ppm of the impurities selected from the group of elements consisting of Al claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , B claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Na claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , V claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Ce claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , S and As.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein liquid is a polysilocarb precursor formulation having a molar ratio of about 30% to 85% carbon claim 1 , about 5% to 40% oxygen claim 1 , and about 5% to 35% silicon.7. The method of claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the single crystal SiC structure is a boule.8. The method of claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the single crystal SiC is a layer.9. The method of claim 1 , or wherein the single crystal ...

Pressed and Self Sintered Polymer Derived SiC Materials, Applications and Devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. 111-. (canceled)12. A silicon carbide composition comprising:a. polymer derived silicon carbide particles;b. the particles having a mean particle size of about 0.5 μm or smaller;{'sub': '4', 'c. the particles consisting essentially of silicon and carbon in an SiCconfiguration, wherein the particles have less than 0.5% excess carbon, and are at least 99.99999% pure.'}13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the mean particle size is about 0.2 μm or smaller.14. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the mean particle size is about 0.1 μm or smaller.15. A self sinterable silicon carbide composition comprising:a. polymer derived silicon carbide particles;b. the particles having a mean particle size of about 0.5 μm or smaller;{'sub': '4', 'c. the particles consisting essentially of silicon and carbon in an SiCconfiguration, wherein the particles have less than 0.1% excess carbon, and are at least 99.99999% pure;'}d. wherein the particles are capable of being formed into a solid SiC volumetric shape without the need for a sintering aid.16. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the volumetric shape is a layer.17. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the volumetric shape claim 15 , is selected from the group of shapes consisting of a window claim 15 , a lens claim 15 , and a fiber.18. The composition of claim 15 , wherein the volumetric shape is an article selected from the group consisting of armor claim 15 , ballistic materials claim 15 , blast shields claim 15 , penetration resistant materials claim 15 , windows claim 15 , lenses claim 15 , fibers claim 15 , internal reflection optics claim 15 , and optics.19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. A silicon carbide composition comprising:a. polymer ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A coating formulation comprising: a first material and a second material; wherein the first material defines a first material weight percent of the coating formulation and the second material defines a second material weight percent of the coating formulation; wherein the second material is a black polymer derived ceramic material comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon; and wherein the first material weight percent is larger than the second material weight percent.2. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is free carbon.3. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon.4. The coating formulation of claim 2 , wherein the formulation is selected from the group consisting of paint claim 2 , powder coat claim 2 , adhesive claim 2 , nail polish claim 2 , and ink.5. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the formulation is selected from the group consisting of paint claim 3 , powder coat claim 3 , adhesive claim 3 , nail polish claim 3 , and ink.6. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size of less than about 1.5 μm.7. The coating formulation of claim 3 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A coating formulation comprising: a first material and a second material; wherein the first material defines a first weight percent of the coating formulation and the second material defines a second weight percent of the coating formulation; wherein the second material is a black polymer derived ceramic material; and wherein the first weight percent is larger than the second weight percent.2. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the polymer derived ceramic material is a polysilocarb.3. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a paint.4. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is a powder coat.5. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the formulation is an adhesive.6. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size of less than about 1.5 μm.7. The coating formulation of claim 2 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size of less than about 1.5 μm.8. The coating formulation of claim 1 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm.9. The coating formulation of claim 2 , wherein the black polymer derived ceramic material has a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm.10. The coating formulation of claim 2 , wherein the coating defines a blackness selected from the group consisting of: PMS ...

BLACK CERAMIC ADDITIVES, PIGMENTS, AND FORMULATIONS

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials. 1. A method for making a black ceramic pigment aggregate , the method comprising: pyrolizing a polymer derived ceramic to form black polymer derived ceramic bulk material , reducing the size of the polymer derived ceramic bulk material to form primary pigment particles having a particle size Dof from about 1 μm to about 0.1 μm , the primary pigment particles comprising from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon , from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen , and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the primary pigment particles are formed into agglomerate particles.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the agglomerate particles have a particle size Dof at least about 10 μm claim 2 ,4. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , an attrition mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a media mill claim 1 , a grinder claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.5. The method of wherein reducing comprises using equipment selected from the group consisting of a ball mill claim 1 , a rotor stator mill claim 1 , a hammer mill claim 1 , a jet-mill claim 1 , a roller mill claim 1 , a bead mill claim 1 , a homogenizer claim 1 , and a two-plate mill.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

Polysilocarb Materials, Methods and Uses

Polysilocarb formulations, cured and pyrolized materials, was well as articles and use for this material. In particular pyrolized polysilocarb ceramic materials and articles contain these materials where, the ceramic has from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon, from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen, and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon, and wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon and 80 weight % to about 20 weight % of the carbon is free carbon. 1. A polysilocarb derived reinforced composite grinding or cutting member; comprising: a bulk phase and a cutting material; wherein the bulk phase is derived from a polysilocarb formulation.2. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation.3. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation claim 1 , wherein the formulation comprises at least one precursor selected from the group consisting of Phenyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , Phenylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Methyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Vinylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Trimethyethoxysilane Triethoxysilane claim 1 , and TES 40.4. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the polysilocarb formulation is a reaction type formulation claim 1 , whereby the formulation comprises at least two precursors selected from the group consisting of Phenyltriethoxysilane claim 1 , Phenylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Methyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Vinylmethyldiethoxysilane claim 1 , Trimethyethoxysilane Triethoxysilane claim 1 , and TES 40.5. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 1 , wherein the cutting material is selected from the group consisting of polycrystalline diamond compact claim 1 , SiC claim 1 , Aluminum oxide and diamond.6. The composite grinding or cutting member of claim 2 , wherein the cutting material is selected from ...

High purity polysilocarb materials, applications and processes

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Methods of providing high purity SiOC and SiC materials

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Polysilocarb based silicon carbide materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Method of making silicon carbide

Process for preparing silicon oxycarbide polymer compositions and derivative compositions thereof

A process for preparing silicon oxycarbide forming polymer compositions and derivative compositions thereof, where the process provides for controlling the carbon, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen content as well as the bond structures of the silicon oxycarbide polymer compositions and derivatives thereof. The process includes mixing a methyl-hydrogen siloxane fluid with an organic compound having at least two carbon-carbon (C=C) bonds in the presence of a platinum catalyst. A proportional ratio relationship between the methyl hydrogen siloxane fluid and the organic compound facilitates control of the silicon, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen in the composition of the resulting silicon oxycarbide polymer compositions and derivatives. The silicon oxycarbide and its derivatives formed from the process may be cured and/or pyrolyzed to produce new materials that exhibit a range of properties between organic resins and pre-ceramic polymers.

Black ceramic additives, pigments and formulations

Ceramic black materials for use as, or in, colorants, inks, pigments, dyes, additives and formulations utilizing these black materials. Black ceramics having silicon, oxygen and carbon, and methods of making these ceramics; formulations utilizing these black ceramics; and devices, structures and apparatus that have or utilize these formulations. Plastics, paints, inks, coatings, formulations, liquids and adhesives containing ceramic black materials, preferably polymer derived black ceramic materials, and in particular polysilocarb polymer derived ceramic materials.

Polysilocarb materials, methods and uses

Polysilocarb formulations, cured and pyrolized materials, was well as articles and use for this material. In particular pyrolized polysilocarb ceramic materials and articles contain these materials where, the ceramic has from about 30 weight % to about 60 weight % silicon, from about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % oxygen, and from about 3 weight % to about 35 weight % carbon, and wherein 20 weight % to 80 weight % of the carbon is silicon-bound-carbon and 80 weight % to about 20 weight % of the carbon is free carbon.

Polysilocarb materials, methods and uses

Polysilocarb based silicon carbide materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

High purity polysilocarb materials, applications and processes

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

High purity polymer derived 3C SiC, methods compositions and applications

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

METHODS OF PROVIDING HIGH PURITY SiOC AND SiC MATERIALS

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Ceramic encapsulations for nuclear materials and systems and methods of production and use

A novel containment system for encapsulating nuclear fuel particles is disclosed. The containment system has a gas-impervious ceramic composite hollow shell having a spheroidal or ovoidal shape. The shell has a pair of longitudinally aligned round openings that are sealed with a gas-impervious ceramic composite tube to define a cavity between the shell inner surface and the tube outer surface. A ceramic composite matrix containing the nuclear fuel particles is enclosed within the cavity. The ceramic composite matrix has a controlled porosity, and can contain moderators or neutron absorbing material. The tube and shell are composed of a ceramic matrix composite material composed of ceramic reinforcement material that is bound together by a polymer-derived ceramic material.

Filter, regeneration and soot-removing systems and applications

The invention provides a filter system, a regeneration system, a combined soot-removing system and applications for the systems. The filter system may act as a purifier and a muffler for heavy and light duty diesel vehicles. The invention is a unique dual pass filter system that removes particulates and nitrogen oxides in successive passes before the gas exits the filter. The regeneration system includes an electric-powered heat source for safety and better control of the regeneration process. A motor vehicle application is also disclosed.

Polysilocarb based silicon carbide materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Ceramic-forming polymer material

Disclosed is a polymer material comprised of at least one non-cyclic ceramic- forming polymer. The porosity and elemental composition of the resulting ceramic can be varied by inclusion of polymers with particular ratios of carbon, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen and by manipulation of the conditions under which the polymer material is converted to a ceramic. The resulting ceramic may be useful in fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites (CMCs), semiconductor fabrication, fiber coatings, friction materials, and fire resistant coatings. A first aspect of the invention provides a compound of formula I wherein x is between about 0.75 and about 0.9, y is between about 0.05 and about 0.15, and z is between about 0.05 and about 0.20.

Filter, regenerierungs- und russentfernungssysteme und anwendungen

Filter, regenerierungs- und russentfernungssysteme und anwendungen

Filter, regeneration and soot-removing systems and applications

The invention provides a filter system and particulate filter unit therefor. The filter system may act as a purifier and a muffler for heavy and light duty diesel vehicles. The invention includes one or more combination filter units that remove particulates and nitrogen oxides in successive passes before the gas exits. A particulate filter unit may be used that removes additional particulates.

Polysilocarb based silicon carbide materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. A method of making silicon carbide includes: providing a solvent free liquid including silicon, carbon and oxygen; curing the liquid to provide a cured material consisting essential of silicon, carbon and oxygen; having the cured material at a temperature of less than 150 degrees Centigrade; transforming the cured material to a ceramic material consisting essentially of silicon, carbon and oxygen; and, removing essentially all of the oxygen from the ceramic material.

Polysilocarb based silicon carbide materials, applications and devices

Organosilicon chemistry, polymer derived ceramic materials, and methods. Such materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC.

Doped SiC and SiOC compositions and Methods

Materials and methods for making polysilocarb (SiOC) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials having 3-nines, 4-nines, 6-nines and greater purity. Processes and articles utilizing such high purity SiOC and SiC. Doped SiOC and SiC materials for providing semiconductor properties to SiC wafers, including p- and n-type properties.