Enhanced flow in agglomerated and bound materials and process therefor

摘要

In broad terms, this process adds organic material to particulate solids and works the mix. Resolification in a unique way creates improved binding of the particulate solids. The particulate solids are materials such as metal, semi-metal, ceramic, glass, plastic, or rubber, alloy, composite, agglomerate, or other organic. The organic selection should remain solid in handling and may become liquid during compaction. These materials may consist of a liquid, solid or mixture selected from the group consisting of fatty acids; and amides, bisamides, soaps and salts of fatty acids, waxes, resin, oils, hydrogenated fats and oils, polymers, mold release or friction reducing agent. With lubricity enough to enable ejection of a molded compact, flow and adequately low molecular weight and formulation to enable clean burn off if desired. With inputs that may include either pressure, solvents, chemical activation of polymers, or thermal heat; and working so as to enhance the gluing of particulates together and rounding of the agglomerate to provide flowability.