Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Electrothermic processes
Patent
1973-05-03
1976-03-02
Satterfield, Walter R.
Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei
Processes
Electrothermic processes
75 63, 75 76, 75 77, 75 82, 75 86, 266 36H, C22B 1500
Patent
active
039415872
ABSTRACT:
A continuous autogenous multi-stage process for converting non-ferrous metal sulfides, in an oscillating, elongated, gently sloped, sealed, tiltable, rounded cross-section furnace, discharging crude metal or low-iron matte at one end, and silicate slag and sulfur dioxide-rich gas at the other end. The concentrates, fluxes, commercial oxygen, sulfur dioxide, a carbonaceous reducing agent and optionally other materials are introduced into the furnace in stages to provide a molten bath of slag and matte flowing countercurrently. Slag scavenging is accomplished by deconverting to produce low grade, cleansing matte in situ in the slag layer, followed by settling. At least a substantial proportion of the commercial oxygen is continuously blown in through injectors extending through the refractory lining of the vessel and communicating with its interior below the bath surface, where necessary with a protective fluid, desirably surrounding the oxygen. Oscillation of the converter causes the injected gases to sweep back and forth through the bath, and distributes the solids over its surface to provide bath turbulence and interphase contact. Off-gases are desirably recycled. Flexible control means and special apparatus are disclosed.
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Queneau Paul E.
Schuhmann, Jr. Reinhardt
Q-S Oxygen Processes, Inc.
Satterfield Walter R.
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