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Process for production fine metal particles

US4376740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1981
Grant dateMar 15, 1983
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F2999/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing fine particles of a metal or alloy, which comprises contacting a molten metal or alloy with activated hydrogen gas thereby to release fine particles of the metal or alloy having a diameter of less than 10 microns from the molten metal or alloy.

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