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Method for the handling of alkali metals

US5302185A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1992
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22B26/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the handling of alkali metals includes using a protective gas which behaves inertly with regard to the alkali metal within a defined temperature range, and which reacts with the alkali metal to form solid reaction products outside this temperature range.

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