Lead smelting method

Details Lead smelting method Lead smelting method

1981-05-18

1982-10-12

Rosenberg, P. D.

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Electrothermic processes

75 14, 75 77, C22B 400

Patent

active

043537383

ABSTRACT:
A method of smelting lead comprises the steps of containing a quantity of crude lead in an electric arc furnace, disposing a layer of coke or carbon granules over said lead, disposing at least two spaced apart electrodes in contact with said granules, energizing said electrodes for passing an electric current through said granules for heating said lead to at least its fusion temperature, and withdrawing the molten lead from beneath the granules.

REFERENCES:
patent: 815221 (1906-03-01), Ruthenburg
patent: 842273 (1907-01-01), Tone
patent: 1101551 (1914-06-01), Humbert
patent: 2006256 (1935-06-01), Betterton et al.
patent: 2715062 (1955-08-01), Osborn
patent: 2769706 (1956-11-01), Herneryd
patent: 3137569 (1964-06-01), Hammond
patent: 4073640 (1978-02-01), Soykan
patent: 4162915 (1979-07-01), Maes

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Lead smelting method does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Lead smelting method, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Lead smelting method will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-222235