Gas purging element and associated gas connection element
US9879916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21C5/48
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Gas purging element (10) for metallurgical applications, comprising the following features in its mounted state: a ceramic refractory body (10, 30) with a lower end and an upper end, the upper end features an upper front surface, the lower end features a lower front surface (12), a depression (20) extends from the lower front surface (12) into the lower end of the ceramic refractory body (10), the depression (20) comprises a first part (16, 16′, 16″) of a detachable, form-fit connection to a gas connection element (50), a fluidic connection for a treating gas through at least one gas permeable section (30) of the ceramic refractory body (10) is provided between the depression (20) and the upper front surface.
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