US4445931A
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Production of metal powder
Assignee: United States Department of the Interior
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Filing: 1982-01-20
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-01-20
Abstract
Abstract Fine mesh metal powder, such at titanium powder, is prepared by reaction of a halide of the metal, in vapor form, with a fine spray of molten sodium at a temperature below the melting point of the metal.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Worthington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:36
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B34/00; C22B34/10; C22B34/12; C22B34/1263; C22B34/1268; C22B34/1272; B; B22; B22F; B22F9/00; B22F9/16; B22F9/18; B22F9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A process for production of metal powder comprising reacting a halide of the metal, in vapor form, with a fine spray of molten sodium, the temperature of the reaction being below the melting point of the metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A process for production of metal powder comprising reacting a halide of the metal, in vapor form, with a fine spray of molten sodium, the temperature of the reaction being below the melting point of the metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1 in which the metal is selected from the group consisting of titanium, columbium, hafnium, uranium, vanadium, and zirconium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 2 in which the metal is titanium.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 3 in which the temperature of the reaction ranges from about 100° to 1200° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 in which the halide is a chloride.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 in which the metal halide is titanium tetrachloride.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 in which the spray of molten sodium is obtained by atomizing the molten metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 7 in which the atomization is achieved by means of a spray nozzle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process of claim 1 in which the temperature of the reaction is regulated by controlling the flow rate of the molten sodium into the reactor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |