Patent ID: 6284176
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: B29C,B32B,C03B,C04B,Y02W

Abstract:
A method of producing an industrial precursor, comprising the steps of:(a) mixing together materials sufficient to form a semi-solid product, the materials consisting essentially of:(i) waste glass;(ii) a plasticizer;(iii) a solvent;(iv) optionally slag;(v) optionally a colorant;(vi) optionally a fixing agent to form the semi-solid product, wherein the plasticizer and the waste glass are mixed together prior to the addition of the solvent;(b) extruding the semi-solid product;(c) drying the semi-solid product at a temperature of between 100.degree. C. to 180.degree. C. to form an industrial precursor, wherein the industrial precursor is capable of being sintered into a tile.