SUMMARY
Lehigh University has developed a purification process for magnesium aluminate spinel powder. The process has been successfully utilized to remove unwanted elements in commercial grade spinel powders. It can potentially be used for the purification of other similar materials as well. The process involves treating powders in ultra-high vacuum with or without concurrent heating for extended period of time. In this process the impurities (predominantly the anionic species) are removed from the powders without any changes in the physical characteristics (such as particle size and particle size distribution, surface area, volume etc).
Lehigh Tech ID# 120710-01
THE MARKET
Decontamination of powders, suspensions and likewise materials.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Lehigh University is initially interested in identifying industry partners to co-develop the technology, ultimately leading to licensing.