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Method for refining very small heats of molten metal

US4708738A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1986
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21C5/42
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A steel refining vessel having a defined relatively long and thin configuration, and a steel refining method, particularly suited for the refining of heats of steel weighing two tons or less while enabling excellent heat retention and gas-metal reactions during refining.

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