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Apparatus for oxidation treatment of metal

US5224998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1990
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C8/10
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A metal oxidation treatment apparatus to form the passivation film on the surface of the metal to be oxidized such as stainless steel or the like, comprising an oxidation furnace, a gas inlet to introduce gas into said oxidation furnace, a discharge outlet to discharge the gas from said oxidation furnace, and a heater to heat said oxidation furnace to the predetermined temperature, so that the metal to be oxidized is heated and oxidized in dry oxidation atmosphere while gas is passed in said oxidation furnace.

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