Metal recovery from dross
US4772320A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In a system for treating and managing hot aluminum dross, the dross is compacted and delivered by a pair of "squeeze" rolls in a continuous semi-solid sheet, readily broken up for further treatment or disposal. The rolls may be cooled or heated as required to condition the dross appropriately, for storage or immediate further treatment. Ribs on the rolls and/or a stepped "break" chute downstream of the rolls may be used to break the compacted dross into "patties" for convenient handling.
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