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Leucite

aluminum;potassium;bis(dioxido(oxo)silane) · also: Sommaite, Amphigene, K(Alsi2O6), Leucite (AlK(SiO3)2), Potassium aluminum silicate, Potassium aluminum disilicate

FormulaAlKO6Si2
Mol. weight218.2438
PubChem CID123904
InChIKeySXQXMCWCWVCFPC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[O-][Si](=O)[O-].[Al+3].[K+]
6,715Patents
344Research papers
855Patents - last 3 years
19Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.

#AssigneePatents
1Sika Technology AG481
2Henkel AG and Co KGaA177
3Novartis Corp146
4Hewlett Packard Development Co LP145
5BASF SE120
6BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH77
7Novartis AG76
8Symrise AG68
93M Innovative Properties Co52
10Capsugel Belgium NV51

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Where innovation is concentrated

Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.

#CodeAreaPatents
1C08LPolymer compositions (blends)1,227
2C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes1,154
3C08KPolymer compositions (additives)1,113
4C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)897
5A61KMedicinal preparations880
6B29CShaping of plastics586
7A01NPreservation of bodies; biocides; pest repellents503
8Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)426
9A61PTherapeutic activity (drug indications)406
10C09JAdhesives405

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Most-cited patents

Patents ranked by forward citations reveal the foundational inventions the field continues to build on.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Machinable leucite-containing porcelain compositions and methods of manufacture2000Ardent Life Inc25
Low fusing dental porcelains containing fine-grained leucite2000Ardent Life Inc25
Leucite-containing porcelains and method of making same1978THE J. M. NEY COMPANY22
High density leucite and/or pollucite based ceramics from zeolite1993Honeywell UOP LLC14
Low fusing dental porcelains containing tetragonal rubidium-leucite2000Jeneric Pentron Inc13

Where research is gaining momentum

Research themes ranked by publication activity show where scientific interest is accelerating around this compound.

#Research topicPapers
1Dental materials and restorations7
2Anatomy and Medical Technology1
3Bone Tissue Engineering Materials1
4Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control1
5Oral microbiology and periodontitis research1
6Photopolymerization techniques and applications1
7Tunneling and Rock Mechanics1

Technology trend analysis

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Who's driving the science

The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Humberto Naoyuki YoshimuraInstituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas10
2J.R. MackertAugusta University9
3Luiz Felipe ValandroUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria8
4Marco Antônıo BottınoUniversidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)8
5Paulo Francısco CesarUniversidade de São Paulo8
6Boonlert KukiattrakoonPrince of Songkla University7
7A L WilliamsAugusta University6
8Carlos José SoaresUniversidade Federal de Uberlândia6
9Chanothai HengtrakoolPrince of Songkla University6
10Isabelle DenryThe Ohio State University6

Research leaders

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular composition of leucite?

Leucite has the molecular formula AlKO6Si2 with a molecular weight of 218.2438. It is also known by the systematic name aluminum;potassium;bis(dioxido(oxo)silane) and is commonly referred to as potassium aluminum silicate or potassium aluminum disilicate.

Which patent assignees have the most intellectual property related to leucite?

The leading patent assignees for leucite-related technologies are Sika Technology AG with 481 patents, followed by Henkel AG and Co KGaA with 177 patents, and Novartis Corp with 146 patents. Other significant assignees include Hewlett Packard Development Co LP, BASF SE, BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH, Novartis AG, Symrise AG, 3M Innovative Properties Co, and Capsugel Belgium NV.

What is the primary research focus for leucite in the academic literature?

The dominant research topic for leucite in academic papers is Dental materials and restorations, which accounts for 7 of the 344 papers in the dataset. Key papers in this area address ceramic materials, marginal adaptation of ceramic crowns, and optical properties of CAD-CAM ceramic systems.

Who are the most prolific researchers publishing on leucite?

The leading researchers publishing on leucite are Humberto Naoyuki Yoshimura from Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas with 10 papers, followed by J.R. Mackert from Augusta University with 9 papers. Other prominent researchers include Luiz Felipe Valandro, Marco Antônıo Bottıno, and Paulo Francısco Cesar, each with 8 papers.

How has patent activity for leucite changed in recent years?

Patent activity related to leucite has grown significantly, with 855 patents filed in the last 3 years. The year-over-year trend shows growth from 211 patents in 2016 to a peak of 421 patents in 2022, with 412 patents in 2024. In contrast, academic paper publication has been more modest, with 19 papers published in the last 3 years compared to 344 papers historically.

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