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Process and device for purification of aluminum by segregation

US6406515B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2001
Grant dateJun 18, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aluminum bloom more than 99.95% pure is obtained by segregation of aluminum from an impure parent liquor. Heat supplied to the parent liquor during growth of the bloom is adjusted as a function of the height of the bloom.

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