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Method and apparatus for atomization and spraying of molten metals

  • US 4,919,335 A
  • Filed: 07/19/1988
  • Issued: 04/24/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/1988
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for producing a directed spray of fine particulate molten metal comprising:

  • providing spaced apart electrodes defining an open-ended zone therebetween for receiving molten metal feed;

    providing a flow of molten metal feed into said zone in contact with said electrodes, thereby creating a flow path for electric current between said electrodes;

    providing a magnetic field through said zone in a direction perpendicular to said flow path for electric current through said zone; and

    passing an electric current through said electrodes and said molten metal in said zone to create magnethydrodynamic forces which accelerate said molten metal within said zone in a direction perpendicular to said flow path and said magnetic field thereby causing said molten metal feed to exit said zone and disperse into fine particulate droplets;

    the directions of said magnetic field and electric current being selected to provide the desired direction of acceleration of said molten metal feed.

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