Method and aparatus for mixing a metal matrix composite

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PATENT NO 5772320
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08676192

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An method and apparatus is described for mixing solid particulates in a molten metal matrix to form a metal matrix composite product flow. The apparatus a refractory vessel to hold the metal matrix; a refractory conduit in communication with both the inlet and outlet of the refractory vessel so as to define a closed loop flow path. The inlet and outlet is spaced so as to encourage mixing within the vessel. A pump is provided to circulate the metal matrix to effect mixing. The apparatus and method further includes the metal matrix having a head with a vertical dimension in the excess of four times the cross sectional width of the conduit.

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EA TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDCAPENHURST CHESTER CH1 6ES

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Hayes, Patrick James South Wirral, GB3 3 6

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