Method of casting elongated members of reactive metals and reactive metal alloys
US4341261A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2000 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/14
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Elongated members of reactive metals and alloys thereof, for example, uranium and alloys thereof, are cast from a crucible containing the molten metal blanketed with an inert gas and non-reactive prepared molten slag, directly into a mould protruding from the crucible. The cast metal is spray cooled with inert gas, which may be liquefied, as it emerges from an outlet end of the mould and is pulled, for example by rollers, into and possibly through an inert gas flushed container directly connected to the mould outlet end.
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