Abstract:
A falling stream of a liquid tends to obtain a circular cross sectional shape, owing to the surface tension of the liquid. In the manufacture of metal powder by atomizing a falling stream of molten metal it is desired, however, that the stream shall have a flattened cross sectional shape. It has been found useful to make the molten metal flow through an orifice having a rectangular cross sectional area, and to make the molten metal follow the short sides of the orifice for a longer distance than it follows the long sides of the orifice.
Abstract:
A device is provided for atomizing a molten metal stream whereby a first jet of an atomizing fluid is directed to a molten metal and a second jet is directed to the combined stream of the molten metal and first jet of atomizing fluid; the second jet impinges the combined stream at a certain angular relationship to the molten metal stream; as a result of the specific arrangement of the jets embodied in particular nozzles and their orientation, a fine, very uniform powder is obtained which consists of smooth, substantially spherical particles; the device is operational without any substantial splash-back and the amount of molten metal which may be atomized on basis of the fluid for operating of the jets constitutes an advantageous aspect of the device.
Abstract:
A powder is produced by atomizing molten material by means of a jet of an atomizing fluid. The atomizing zone is surrounded by a wall defining a comparatively narrow passageway, to the effect that the jet of atomizing fluid will act as a jet pump creating a circulation of the gas in the atomizing chamber. Means are provided for cooling said gas.