Silicate-Containing Powders Providing Controlled, Sustained Gas Release

Abstract

A particle including anions dispersed throughout an amorphous, paracrystalline or crystalline solid solution, the anions being capable of reacting with hydronium ions to generate a gas. The particle can be incorporated into a powder capable of generating and releasing a gas after hydrolysis of an acid releasing agent.

Patent Number
6,277,408
Date Of Issue
Inventors

Stephen T. Wellinghoff; Joel J. Kampa; Sumner A. Barenberg; Peter N. Gray