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Process for the production of particulate metal

US4597919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1984
Grant dateJul 1, 1986
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22F9/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved apparatus for the production of particulate metal is disclosed. The apparatus includes a containment vessel having a sidewall and an endwall, a source of metal external to the vessel, nozzle means carried by the endwall and providing communication between the vessel and the external source of metal, and release means associated with the sidewall to inhibit deposition of the particulate metal on the sidewall.

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