Refractory components
First Claim
1. A refractory component for use in a metal producing or refining process in which the component is at least partially immersed in molten metal, the component including a graphite member and a refractory sleeve that covers at least part of the graphite member, characterised in that a recess is provided in the surface of the graphite member and the refractory sleeve is located in the recess.
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Abstract
A refractory component is provided for use in a metal producing or refining process in which the component is at least partially immersed in molten metal. The component including a graphite member (2) and a refractory sleeve (10) that covers at least part of the graphite member. A recess (12) is provided in the surface of the graphite member (2) and the refractory sleeve (10) is located in the recess.
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- 1. A refractory component for use in a metal producing or refining process in which the component is at least partially immersed in molten metal, the component including a graphite member and a refractory sleeve that covers at least part of the graphite member, characterised in that a recess is provided in the surface of the graphite member and the refractory sleeve is located in the recess.
- 23. A method of making a refractory component for use in a metal producing or refining process in which the component is at least partially immersed in molten metal, the refractory component including a graphite member and a refractory sleeve that covers at least part of the graphite member, characterised in that a recess is formed in the surface of the graphite member and the refractory sleeve is cast in the recess.
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