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Molten metal sample cup containing blob for promoting carbide formation
Assignee: M-R OHIO Inc A OHIO CORP
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Filing: 1976-11-16
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A molten metal sample cup is provided with temperature sensing means to detect phase change in the metal within the cup as a metal sample solidifies. A blob of material which promotes the formation carbides is attached to the inside of the cup to contact the molten metal therein. The blob material comprises a carbide stabilizer selected from the group consisting of bismuth, boron, cerium, lead, magnesium and tellurium, a refractory material and a hydrogen evolving material.
Inventors
- 👤 Omer Paul Cure
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:43
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01L; B01L3/00; B01L3/04; G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/08; G01K1/12; G01K1/125; G01N; G01N25/00; G01N25/02; G01N25/04; G01N33/00; G01N33/20; G01N33/205; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S73/00; Y10S73/04; Y10S73/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a device for use in determining phase change of a molten metal comprising a refractory cup having a cavity for receiving molten metal and temperature sensing means supported by said cup, the improvement comprising a blob attached to said cup within said cavity, said blob containing a first material for promoting carbide formation mixed with a refractory material for delaying dispersion of said first material into a sample of molten iron, said blob containing a second material capable of evolving hydrogen when contacted by molten iron, said second material being waterglass, whereby said first material for promoting carbide formation may be thoroughly mixed with said molten iron.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a device for use in determining phase change of a molten metal comprising a refractory cup having a cavity for receiving molten metal and temperature sensing means supported by said cup, the improvement comprising a blob attached to said cup within said cavity, said blob containing a first material for promoting carbide formation mixed with a refractory material for delaying dispersion of said first material into a sample of molten iron, said blob containing a second material capable of evolving hydrogen when contacted by molten iron, said second material being waterglass, whereby said first material for promoting carbide formation may be thoroughly mixed with said molten iron.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said first material is selected from the group consisting of bismuth, boron, cerium, lead, magnesium and tellurium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said first material is tellurium crystals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein said tellurium crystals are 100 mesh in size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said blob comprises from about 20 to about 50 percent refractory material, from about 10 to about 30 percent of said first material for promoting carbide formation, and from about 30 to about 60 percent water glass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said blob comprises from about 10 to about 30 percent tellurium crystals.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein said blob comprises from about 34 to about 37 percent refractory material, said refractory materials comprising about 60 percent silica and about 40 percent alumina, from about 17 to about 19 percent tellurium crystals, and from about 45 to about 48 percent water glass.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 6 wherein said water glass has a SiO 2 to Na 2 O ratio of about 3.17 and a density of about 40 Baume.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said blob is bonded to the bottom of said cup within said cavity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said blob is attached to the bottom of said cup and to two adjacent walls within said cavity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said sensing means includes thermocouples of a type for use with molten cast iron.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |