Apparatus for the production of atomized metal particles
US4464103A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22F9/08
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus is provided for the production of atomized metal comprising a containment vessel having a sidewall terminating in a bottom plate through which atomizing gas and molten metal from a molten metal source external to said vessel enter said vessel through nozzle means sealed thereto. An air ingress port is provided in the vessel spaced from said bottom plate; the sidewall and bottom plate cooperating with said nozzle means to seal off the interior of the vessel and the metal particles therein from the area adjacent the source of molten metal; thereby providing an essentially closed vessel, particularly with respect to the area in which the nozzle means are mounted.
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