Method and apparatus for processing metal bearing gases
US8124906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/4652
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing metal bearing gases involves generating a toroidal plasma in a plasma chamber. A metal bearing gas is introduced into the plasma chamber to react with the toroidal plasma. The interaction between the toroidal plasma and the metal bearing gas produces at least one of a metallic material, a metal oxide material or a metal nitride material.
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