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Liner for submerged entry nozzle
Assignee: Vesuvius Crucible Co
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Filing: 1993-02-19
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Granted: 1994-12-06
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Expires: 2013-02-19
Abstract
Abstract A fired carbon-bonded, oxide refractory body for use in casting aluminum-killed steel has a metal contacting surface which is resistant to both steel erosion and buildup of alumina. The layer is formed by first firing the pressed body in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a porous oxidized zone on selected steel contacting surfaces. The remaining surface portions of the body are protected against oxidation during firing by a glaze applied prior to firing. A carbon free refractory slip or slurry is infiltrated into the porous oxidized zone to create the erosion and buildup resistant surface layer. A preferred infiltrant material is alumina.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M. Benson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:19
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B41/00; C04B41/009; B; B22; B22D; B22D41/00; B22D41/50; B22D41/505; B22D41/52; B22D41/54; C04B41/45; C04B41/52; C04B41/80; C04B41/81; C04B41/89; C04B2111/00; C04B2111/00474; C04B2111/0087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
A carbon-bonded refractory body having a metal contacting surface resistant to alumina buildup, said surface consisting essentially of a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said surface and a carbon free refractory material infiltrated into said carbon free, oxidized zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carbon-bonded refractory body having a metal contacting surface resistant to alumina buildup, said surface consisting essentially of a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said surface and a carbon free refractory material infiltrated into said carbon free, oxidized zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The refractory body of claim 1 wherein the infiltrated layer of carbon free refractory material is one selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, zirconia and SiAlON.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The refractory body of claim 2 wherein the refractory material of the infiltrated layer is alumina and wherein the layer has a depth of between about 1 mm to about 5 mm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The refractory body of claim 1 wherein the body is made of carbon-bonded, alumina-graphite refractory material and wherein the infiltrated layer of refractory material is alumina.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The refractory body of claim 4 in the form of a submerged entry nozzle for use in casting aluminum-killed steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A refractory nozzle for use in casting aluminum-killed steel comprising: a body made from a fired, carbon-bonded, alumina-graphite refractory material, said body having a metal teeming bore therethrough; a glazed layer covering surface portions of said body external of said bore; a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said body surrounding said bore; and a layer of refractory material infiltrated into said oxidized zone, said refractory material selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, zirconia and SiAlON, whereby in use said infiltrated refractory layer resists buildup of alumina thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
A refractory nozzle for use in casting aluminum-killed steel comprising: a body made from a fired, carbon-bonded, alumina-graphite refractory material, said body having a metal teeming bore therethrough; a glazed layer covering surface portions of said body external of said bore; a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said body surrounding said bore; and a layer of refractory material infiltrated into said oxidized zone, said refractory material selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, zirconia and SiAlON, whereby in use said infiltrated refractory layer resists buildup of alumina thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The nozzle of claim 6 wherein the oxidized zone has a depth of between about 1 mm to about 5 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The nozzle of claim 6 wherein the oxidized zone has a depth of about 2 mm to about 3 mm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The nozzle of claim 6 wherein the infiltrated refractory material is alumina.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The nozzle of claim 6 including a slagline sleeve positioned around said body.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
93 words
A method for making a refractory article having a metal contacting surface resistant to steel erosion and buildup of alumina when casting aluminum-killed steels comprising: forming a shaped body of a carbon containing refractory material; applying a glaze to selected surface portions of said body, said erosion and buildup resistant surface being free of said glaze; firing said selectively glazed body in an oxidizing atmosphere to densify said body; forming an oxidized zone in the body along the glaze free surface thereof; and infiltrating said oxidized zone with a carbon free refractory material.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
93 words
A method for making a refractory article having a metal contacting surface resistant to steel erosion and buildup of alumina when casting aluminum-killed steels comprising: forming a shaped body of a carbon containing refractory material; applying a glaze to selected surface portions of said body, said erosion and buildup resistant surface being free of said glaze; firing said selectively glazed body in an oxidizing atmosphere to densify said body; forming an oxidized zone in the body along the glaze free surface thereof; and infiltrating said oxidized zone with a carbon free refractory material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
61 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the infiltrating step is carried out by submerging said fired body within an enclosure in a slurry containing the carbon free refractory material; applying a vacuum to the enclosure to remove a residual gas from the oxidized zone; and applying a pressure to the enclosure to cause infiltration of said slurry into the oxidized zone.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the oxidized zone has a pore size after the firing step and prior to said infiltrating step of between about 35 microns to about 45 microns.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the firing step is carried out at about 1,000° C. for about two hours.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 11 including a curing step to remove volatizable constituents from the infiltrated slurry.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the carbon free refractory material is one selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, zirconia and SiAlON.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the carbon free refractory material is alumina.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
67 words
A refractory nozzle for use in casting steel comprising: a body made from a fired, carbon-bonded, alumina-graphite refractory material, said body having a metal teeming bore therethrough; a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said body surrounding said bore; and a layer of carbon free refractory material infiltrated into said carbon free oxidized zone, whereby in use said infiltrated refractory layer resists buildup of oxide deposits thereon.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
67 words
A refractory nozzle for use in casting steel comprising: a body made from a fired, carbon-bonded, alumina-graphite refractory material, said body having a metal teeming bore therethrough; a carbon free, oxidized zone formed in said body surrounding said bore; and a layer of carbon free refractory material infiltrated into said carbon free oxidized zone, whereby in use said infiltrated refractory layer resists buildup of oxide deposits thereon.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
30 words
The refractory nozzle of claim 18 wherein the infiltrated layer of carbon free refractory material comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, zirconia and SiAlON.
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