(under subclass 293) Processes directed to the preparation of agglomerates from finely divided solid nonmetallic elements or inorganic compounds by treatments which cause coalescence of the particles.
(1) Note. The types of treatments usually employed are mechanical agitation and liquid treatment where the liquid is not a binder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
62.2+, for processes of particle uniting combined with laminating.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes,
5, for particle formation by liquid comminuting, particularly subclass 6, with uniting of said particles, and subclasses 109+ for processes of forming articles by uniting of particulate material. 419, Powder Metallurgy Processes, appropriate subclasses for processes of forming articles by uniting particulate material containing metal particle.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus,
222, for tumbling type agglomerating apparatus for particulate material.