Continuous process for forming an alloy containing non-dendritic primary solids

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A process is provided for continuously forming a homogeneous mixture of a liquid-solid metal composition wherein said, solid comprises discrete degenerate dendrites or nodules from a, first metal composition which, when frozen from its liquid state without agitation forms a dendritic structure. The first metal composition is maintained molten in a first zone and then is passed into at least one agitation zone connected to said first zone. The first zone and agitation zone are sealed to prevent entrainment of gas into said agitation zone. In the agitation zone, the metal is vigorously agitated and cooled to solidify a portion thereof and to form primary solids comprising discrete degenerate …