Apparatus and method for metal surface inertion by backfilling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8932385
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13281882

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The disclosure provides a method and apparatus for inerting the surface of a metal charge in an induction furnace. The process generally involves use of a porous plug positioned near the surface of the metal charge. Argon (or other blanket gases) is flushed through the porous plug to back fill the volume of the induction furnace above the metal charge with an inert gas.

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AIR LIQUIDE INDUSTRIAL U S LP9811 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77024

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La, Sorda Terence D Norristown, US 8 12

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