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Hypereutectic direct-contact thermal storage material and method of production thereof

US4657067A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/14
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved particle, and process for producing particle, for use in the storage and retrieval of thermal energy is disclosed. The particle comprises a eutectic material core encapsulated within a high-melting, corrosion resistant material.

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