Manufacturing a crucible for containment using non-wetting materials
US9822442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF27B2014/104
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of containing molten aluminum using non-wetting materials comprising depositing MgAl2O4, or one selected from an oxide, Al2O3, nitride, AlN, BN, carbide, and SiC, onto a crucible. An apparatus for containment of molten aluminum using non-wetting materials comprising a layer of MgAl2O4, or one selected from an oxide, Al2O3, nitride, AlN, BN, carbide, and SiC, deposited onto a crucible.
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