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Removal of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals from molten aluminum

US4470846A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1983
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B21/062
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of removing dissolved contaminant alkali metals and alkaline earth metals from molten aluminum by reaction of the contaminants with solid particulate aluminum-fluoride-yielding material, wherein a body of the molten aluminum to be decontaminated is stirred, in the presence of the aluminum fluoride particles, in such manner as to generate and maintain a stable vortex in the molten body.

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