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Method of filtering molten metals using a monolithic refractory honeycomb filter

US4681624A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1985
Grant dateJul 21, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A monolithic refractory honeycomb filter of zircon or zircon plus an oxide additive is useful to remove impurities from molten metal, particularly from molten steel. The filter has a frontal contact surface containing the openings of a plurality of through-and-through cells for passage of the molten metal. Impurities adhere to the frontal contact surface of the filter and to the cell walls themselves.

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