Patent · US Expired

Method of removing dross from a lead refining pot

US4460166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1983
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B13/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dross is removed from molten lead during its refining by scraping the dross by means of a rake up a ramp fitted to the rim of the refining pot, a baffle being placed to trap dross in front of the ramp. The rake may be operated manually or by means of a power operated device.

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