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Zone melting process

US3935058A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 1974
Grant dateJan 27, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 21, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/108
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Increased heat control is obtained in the melting zone of a zone melting process utilizing an electric current passed longitudinally through the charge, to melt the charge, by constricting the melted charge in the melting zone.

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