US 7,572,329 B2
Method of making a gypsum slurry with modifiers and dispersants
Qingxia Liu, Vernon Hills, Ill. (US); David R. Blackburn, Barrington, Ill. (US); Michael P. Shake, Johnsburg, Ill. (US); Brian Randall, Fairview, Okla. (US); John W. Wilson, Fairview, Okla. (US); and Dennis M. Lettkeman, Watonga, Okla. (US)
Assigned to United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, Ill. (US)
Filed on Jun. 09, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/450,086.
Application 11/450086 is a continuation in part of application No. 11/152323, filed on Jun. 14, 2005, abandoned.
Prior Publication US 2006/0278135 A1, Dec. 14, 2006
Int. Cl. C04B 11/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 106—778  [524/4; 524/5; 264/333] 18 Claims
 
1. A method of making a gypsum slurry comprising:
obtaining an amount of dry components comprising stucco,
predissolving a modifier and a polycarboxylate dispersant in water to form a solution, said modifier acting to increase the efficacy of the dispersant and
mixing the solution and the dry components to form a gypsum slurry having sufficient fluidity to pour easily.