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Process for production of magnetite spheres with an arc heater

US4071588A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1976
Grant dateJan 31, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 9, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2004/61
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of magnetic spheres from grit of magnetite ore by introducing the grit into an arc heated gas jet, thus heating the grit to a temperature of at least 1600.degree. C, and allowing the melted magnetite droplets to spheroidize and cool to a solid state.

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