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Refractory structures

US4365731A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1980
Grant dateDec 28, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D41/42
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A refractory structure comprising a body of refractory concrete material defining at least one discharge passage for molten metal passing through the body and at least one reinforcing element located within the body or forming a face to face thereof and interlocked mechanically with the refractory concrete with which it is in intimate contact over the whole of any of the surface of the reinforcing element which is juxtaposed to the refractory concrete, the reinforcing element being separated by refractory concrete material from any surface of the refractory structure which contacts the molten metal in use.

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