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Device and process for continuously cleaning surface of molybdenum wire at high temperature

US9328425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2011
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/18
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for cleaning the surface of a molybdenum wire at high temperature, comprises a wire pay-off mechanism, a first wire guiding wheel, a cleaning mechanism, a second wire guiding wheel, and a wire take-up mechanism; wherein the two ends of a furnace body of the cleaning mechanism are provided with an inlet hole and an outlet hole for the molybdenum wire. Electrodes connected to a power supply are provided at the inlet hole and in a central part inside the furnace body. An upper part of the furnace body is provided with a gas outlet and a lower part thereof is provided with a wet hydrogen inlet; a heating section is formed between the electrode located at the inlet hole and the electrode located in the central part, and a cooling section is formed between the electrode located in the central part and the outlet hole.

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