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US2663634A
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Production of titanium metal
Assignee: NL Industries Inc
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Filing: 1950-05-27
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Granted: 1953-12-22
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Expires: 1970-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl K Stoddard
- 👤 James L Wyatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:26
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1263; C22B34/1268; C22B34/1272; C22B5/00; C22B5/02; C22B5/04; C22B5/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S266/00; Y10S266/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
METHOD FOR PRODUCING TITANIUM METAL WHICH COMPRISES FORMING IN A REACTION ZONE A POOL OF MAGNESIUM METAL AND REACTING VAPOROUS TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE WITH SAID POOL IN SAID REATION ZONE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES TO PRODUCE TITANIUM METAL AND MOLTEN MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND HAVING PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE REACTION AN EXCESS OF MAGNESIUM METAL OVER THE THEORTICAL AMOUNT TO REACT WITH THE TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE ADDED THEREBY MAINTAINING SAID POOL OF MAGNESIUM METAL IN SAID REACTION ZONE, AND DURING SAID REACTION SIMULTANEOUSLY, CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FROM THE TITANIUM METAL AND THE POOL OF MOLTEN MAGNESIUM METAL IN SAID ZONE TO FORM EASILY REMOVABLE DENSE TITANIUM METAL PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
METHOD FOR PRODUCING TITANIUM METAL WHICH COMPRISES FORMING IN A REACTION ZONE A POOL OF MAGNESIUM METAL AND REACTING VAPOROUS TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE WITH SAID POOL IN SAID REATION ZONE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES TO PRODUCE TITANIUM METAL AND MOLTEN MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND HAVING PRESENT THROUGHOUT THE REACTION AN EXCESS OF MAGNESIUM METAL OVER THE THEORTICAL AMOUNT TO REACT WITH THE TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE ADDED THEREBY MAINTAINING SAID POOL OF MAGNESIUM METAL IN SAID REACTION ZONE, AND DURING SAID REACTION SIMULTANEOUSLY, CONTINUOUSLY REMOVING MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE FROM THE TITANIUM METAL AND THE POOL OF MOLTEN MAGNESIUM METAL IN SAID ZONE TO FORM EASILY REMOVABLE DENSE TITANIUM METAL PRODUCT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1956-12-21 | 1957-06-22 | 1957-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-12-21 | 1961-06-22 | 1961-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-12-21 | 1965-06-22 | 1965-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |