Method for fractional crystallisation of a molten metal

Details Method for fractional crystallisation of a molten metal Method for fractional crystallisation of a molten metal

2003-06-27

2008-09-02

King, Roy (Department: 1793)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Producing or treating free metal

C075S679000

Reexamination Certificate

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07419530

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for fractional crystallization of an at most partially solidified molten metal. According to the invention a layer of at most partially solidified molten metal to be crystallized is cooled by a layer of cooling liquid, which is present above and/or below the layer of at most partially solidified molten metal so as to crystallize the molten metal.

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