Method and apparatus for casting conductive and semiconductive materials
- Evergreen, CO
A method and apparatus is disclosed for casting conductive and semiconduce materials. The apparatus includes a plurality of conductive members arranged to define a container-like area having a desired cross-sectional shape. A portion or all of the conductive or semiconductive material which is to be cast is introduced into the container-like area. A means is provided for inducing the flow of an electrical current in each of the conductive members, which currents act collectively to induce a current flow in the material. The induced current flow through the conductive members is in a direction substantially opposite to the induced current flow in the material so that the material is repelled from the conductive members during the casting process.
- Research Organization:
- Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, MO (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-83CH10093
- Assignee:
- United States of America as represented by Secretary of Energy (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4572812
- OSTI ID:
- 865777
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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