Stirrers for minimizing erosion of refractory metal vessels in a glass making system
US8256951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F27/80
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Stirring apparatuses for stirring molten glass are disclosed. The method includes stirring a molten glass with a stirrer comprising a layer containing at least about 50% iridium. An apparatus comprising an iridium-containing layer is also presented. In one embodiment, an apparatus for stirring molten glass includes a cylinder comprising a bore. A stirrer may be disposed in the bore. The stirrer may include a platinum or platinum alloy shaft coaxial with the cylinder. A plurality of impellers may project radially from the shaft into close proximity of a wall of the cylinder. Each impeller may include an arcuate distal end portion farthest from the shaft. The distal end portion of each impeller consists of iridium or an iridium alloy and the remainder of the impeller consists of platinum or a platinum alloy. The stirring apparatuses reduce metal loss from the refractory metal of the stirring apparatus.
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