Method and apparatus for atomization and spraying of molten metals

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867350

Hobson, David O ^[1]; Alexeff, Igor ^[1]; Sikka, Vinod K ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN
2. Clinton, TN

A method and device for dispersing molten metal into fine particulate spray, the method comprises applying an electric current through the molten metal and simultaneously applying a magnetic field to the molten metal in a plane perpendicular to the electric current, whereby the molten metal is caused to form into droplets at an angle perpendicular to both the electric current and the magnetic field. The device comprises a structure for providing a molten metal, appropriately arranged electrodes for applying an electric current through the molten metal, and a magnet for providing a magnetic field in a plane perpendicular to the electric current.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4919335
• OSTI ID: 867350
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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