A sputtering target includes an indium cerium zinc oxide represented by In.sub.2Ce.sub.xZnO.sub.4+2x, wherein x=0.52. A relative density of the sputtering target is larger than or equal to 90%. A bulk resistance of the sputtering target in a range from about 10.sup.2 cm to about 10 cm. A weight percentage of crystalline In.sub.2Ce.sub.xZnO.sub.4+2x in the sputtering target is larger than 80%.

The present invention relates to methods for the production of air-cured fiber cement products. More particularly, the present invention provides methods for the production of air-cured fiber cement products, at least comprising the steps of: (a) Providing cured fiber cement powder by comminuting cured fiber cement material; (b) Providing an aqueous fiber cement slurry comprising water, cementitious binder, natural or synthetic fibers and between about 5M % and about 40M % of said cured fiber cement powder; (c) Providing a green fiber cement sheet; and (d) Air-curing said green fiber cement sheet thereby providing an air-cured fiber cement product.

The present invention relates to methods for the production of air-cured fiber cement products. More particularly, the present invention provides methods for the production of air-cured fiber cement products, at least comprising the steps of: (a) Providing cured fiber cement powder by comminuting cured fiber cement material; (b) Providing an aqueous fiber cement slurry comprising water, cementitious binder, natural or synthetic fibers and between about 5M % and about 40M % of said cured fiber cement powder; (c) Providing a green fiber cement sheet; and (d) Air-curing said green fiber cement sheet thereby providing an air-cured fiber cement product.

A block, block system and method of making a wall block. A block with multiple embodiments of a visually exposed surface having three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints that can be used to construct a patio, wall, fence or the like; the multiple embodiments creating a more random and natural appearance. A mold box having a moveable liner and a stripper shoe that impart three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints onto an exposed surface of a block. The moveable liner and stripper shoe also impart a parting line onto the exposed surface of the block.

A block, block system and method of making a wall block. A block with multiple embodiments of a visually exposed surface having three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints that can be used to construct a patio, wall, fence or the like; the multiple embodiments creating a more random and natural appearance. A mold box having a moveable liner and a stripper shoe that impart three dimensional shaped areas and three dimensional angular valleys or joints onto an exposed surface of a block. The moveable liner and stripper shoe also impart a parting line onto the exposed surface of the block.

Embodiments described in this application relate generally to a system, an apparatus and/or methods for manufacturing electrodes by infusion electrolyte into compacted electrode materials. In some embodiments, a working electrode materials can be produced using an infusion mixing and manufacturing process. In some embodiments, a single-sided finished electrode can be produced directly from a dry powder mixture using an infusion mixing and manufacturing process. In some embodiments, a double-sided finished electrode can be produced directly from a dry powder mixture using an infusion mixing and manufacturing process. The electrodes produced by an infusion mixing and manufacturing process generally perform better than those produced by non-infusion processes.

A method of fabricating a part out of composite material, includes forming a fiber texture from refractory fibers; impregnating the fiber texture for a first time with a first slip containing first refractory particles; eliminating the liquid phase from the first slip so as to leave within the texture only the first refractory particles; impregnating the fiber texture for a second time with a second slip containing second refractory particles; eliminating the liquid phase from the second slip so as to leave within the texture only the second refractory particles and obtain a fiber preform filled with the first and second refractory particles; and sintering the first and second refractory particles present in the fiber preform in order to form a refractory matrix in the preform.

A stacking die comprises a stacked multiple stacking plates and a side plate(s) which fixes the multiple stacking plates in a stacked state, wherein at least one or more processing object(s) is retained in a space(s) formed between the multiple stacking plates. Further, surfaces where the stacking plates and the side plate(s) abut each other are preferably tapered so that they form tapered shapes in a direction opposite to the approach direction of the side plate(s).

A method used for forming ceramic matrix composite components includes several steps. The method comprises arranging a layup of a predetermined number of pre-impregnated ceramic plies on a layup too and a plurality of different stages to debulk and consolidate the layup.

A rubber mold according to an embodiment is for CIP processing of a green compact with a plate shape. The rubber mold includes one or more approximately columnar hole sections are provided on at least one or more bottom surfaces. Further, when a diameter of an opening of the hole section is denoted by a and a maximum depth of the hole section is denoted by b, a/b<2.0 is satisfied.