October 5, 2004

A process for impregnating a porous part is provided. In one embodiment, the process comprises impregnating the part with an impregnant that is not water soluble, and curing the impregnated part in a water bath. In another embodiment, the process comprises impregnating a part with an impregnant that is not water soluble, washing the impregnated part in a washing solution, and then curing the impregnated part in a water bath.

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October 5, 2004

10/209,951

July 31, 2002

427/352   427/353 427/354 427/388.1

B27K   3/15   (20060101)   B27K   3/02   (20060101)   C04B   41/45   (20060101)   C04B   41/48   (20060101)   C04B   41/82   (20060101)   C04B   41/83   (20060101)   H01M   8/02   (20060101)  

427/352   427/353   427/388.1   427/354