A method of producing selfsupporting aluminum titanate composites and products relating thereto.

摘要

The present invention relates, generally, to a self-supporting porous (1) ceramic composite body and to methods for producing such articles to net or near net shape, which bodies exhibit superior thermal and mechanical properties. The invention also relates to the manufacture of ceramic-metal composite bodies which have ceramic articles incorporated therein. The method for producing this thermal shock resistant and compliant article comprises: (a) mixing a powder comprising a parent metal with at least one material selected from the group consisting of aluminum titanate (2) and aluminum titanate precursors; (b) adding a stabilization aid material; (c) forming a green body from the mixture of step (b); and (d) oxidizing and sintering said green body. h