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Retort pipe seal

US4440384A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 1980
Grant dateApr 3, 1984
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B5/04
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A retort pipe seal characterized by a retort and a crucible and passage means therebetween; a closure diaphragm for closing said means; means for heating the crucible; and rupture means for rupturing the closure diaphragm to enable a reactant in the retort to transfer to the crucible at a predetermined temperature.

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