Method for the production of solid shaped bodies

摘要

Solid, homogenous or porous, shaped bodies are formed from different powders such as metals and ceramics by preparation of an aqueous slurry of the powder, which slurry comprises a protein substance which is soluble in water at ambient temperatures and capable of forming an irreversible gel on heating to a temperature not exceeding 90 DEG C. The protein substance, for example albumin is used in an amount sufficient for the formation of a gel. The slurry is formed into a body of the desired shape by methods such as moulding, tapecasting or dropforming and heating to a temperature at least corresponding to the gelling temperature of the protein.