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.
Abstract:
A CHROMIUM ALLOYED STEEL IS MANUFACTURED IN THIS WAY. MOLTEN IRON, CONTAINING CARBON AND ALLOYING SUBSTNCES, IS MIXED WITH CHROMIUM OXIDE AND A SLAG FORMING AGENT, THE ALLOYING SUBSTANCES ARE OXIDIZED TO FORM SLAG. THE CHROMIUM OXIDE IS REDUCED TO METALLIC CHRONIUM. THE SLAG IS REMOVED. THE MOLTEN METAL IS NOW REFINED BY MEANS OF OXYGEN, RESULTING IN THE CARBON CONTENT DROPPING FROM 2 TO 0.2% AND THE TEMPERATURE INCREASING TO 1700*C.