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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO APPARATUS FOR ARC MELTING UNDER REDUCED PRESSURE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4257255
A laboratory-scale arc melting furnace is described which is safe and easy to operate. It is made of three pieces. The top or head may be fitted with either a consumable or nonconsumable electrode. Handles on the head are equipped with controls for electrode and current; the current is supplied through the cooling water system attached to the handles. The central cylinder is fitted with a vacuum pump and hand-operated sample feeder. The bottom is adapted for attaching a water-cooled crucible. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-012724
OSTI ID:
4257255
Report Number(s):
GB 809561
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English