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Apparatus and process for the direct reduction of iron oxides

US6051182A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1998
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21B2100/44
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A separator for use in a direct reduction reactor comprises an elongated tubular housing having a cooling chamber for receiving a cooling medium for cooling the internal wall surface of the separator contacted by metallized iron fines.

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