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Method and apparatus for the degassing of molten metal

US4235627A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1979
Grant dateNov 25, 1980
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Expiry dateMay 23, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B21/066
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved method and apparatus for degassing molten metal is disclosed in which the molten metal is passed in countercurrent relationship with a fluxing gas which is introduced through a sparger plate provided with a plurality of orifices of controlled size and spacing so as to minimize fluxing gas bubble size while maximizing fluxing gas bubble density thereby optimizing the degassing of the molten metal.

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