Method and aparatus for mixing a metal matrix composite
US5772320A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F25/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An method and apparatus is described for mixing solid particulates in a molten metal matrix to form a metal matrix composite product flow. The apparatus a refractory vessel to hold the metal matrix; a refractory conduit in communication with both the inlet and outlet of the refractory vessel so as to define a closed loop flow path. The inlet and outlet is spaced so as to encourage mixing within the vessel. A pump is provided to circulate the metal matrix to effect mixing. The apparatus and method further includes the metal matrix having a head with a vertical dimension in the excess of four times the cross sectional width of the conduit.
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