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Liquid surface skimmer apparatus for molten lithium and method

US5417815A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1994
Grant dateMay 23, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/02
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus for separating two fluids having different specific gravities. The invention also relates to a method for using the separating apparatus of the present invention. This invention particularly relates to the skimming of molten lithium metal from the surface of a fused salt electrolyte in the electrolytic production of lithium metal from a mixed fused salt.

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