Apparatus and method for dispersing particles in a molten material without using a mold

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PATENT NO 9289820
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14692034

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An apparatus for dispersing particles within a molten material in a mold-less casting process comprises a primary electromagnet for generating an AC magnetic field and a secondary electromagnet adjacent to the primary electromagnet for generating an independent DC magnetic field. Each of the primary and secondary electromagnets comprises a coil and at least one of the electromagnets is positioned about a common longitudinal axis. A heat source may be positioned at a first end of the common longitudinal axis for forming a melt to be exposed to the AC and DC magnetic fields, and a particle injection device is positioned at one or more positions about the common longitudinal axis for injecting particles into the melt during magnetic field exposure. The apparatus does not include a solid body for containing the melt prior to solidification.

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UT-BATTELLE LLC5002 MS-6265 ONE BETHEL VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE TN 37831-6265

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Ludtka, Gerard M Oak Ridge, US 38 366
Wilgen, John B Oak Ridge, US 17 142

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