Intermetallic compounds

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2001-11-15

2008-03-04

Wilkins, III, Harry D (Department: 1753)

Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods

Electrolytic synthesis

Utilizing fused bath

C205S357000, C205S360000

Reexamination Certificate

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07338588

ABSTRACT:
A method for the production of an intermetallic compound (M1Z) involves treating a solid precursor material comprising three or more species, including first and second metal or metalloid species (M1, Z) and a non-metal species (X), by electro-deoxidation in contact with a melt comprising a fused salt (M2Y) under conditions whereby the non-metal species dissolves in the melt. The first and second metal or metalloid species form an intermetallic compound. The method is performed in a cell comprising a cathode of the precursor material (2), which is immersed in a melt (8) contained in a crucible (6) for electro-deoxidation.

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