Decontamination and/or surface treatment of metals
CA 2021638 C · Owner: Alcan International Limited · Inventors: Tremblay, Francois; Dube, Ghyslain
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A process of decontaminating metal (especially aluminum or aluminum alloy) scrap contaminated with organic material is provided. The process involves heating the scrap in a fluidized bed of solid particles fluidized by a fluidizing gas to a decontaminating temperature high enough to consume the organic material but below the melting point of the metal. The heating step is carried out in the presence of a protective material which protects the aluminum or aluminum alloy against substantial oxidation while the scrap is held in the bed at the decontaminating temperature. Preferred protective materials include organic and inorganic fluorinecontaining compounds. The process is particularly …
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- Filed July 20, 1990 and granted December 17, 1996. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 20, 2010.
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