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Process for producing ultrafine particles of metals, metal compounds and ceramics and apparatus used therefor

US4812166A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1988
Grant dateMar 14, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/60
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ultrafine particles of metals, metallic compounds, and ceramics can be produced by heating a starting material supplied hermetically with a plurality of direct current plasma currents combined at a central axis of a work coil for generating high frequency induction plasma positioned under the direct current plasma generated zone. Apparatuses used therefor are also disclosed.

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