Containment of molten aluminum using non-wetting materials

摘要

A method of containing molten aluminum using non-wetting materials comprising depositing MgAl2O4, or one selected from an oxide, Al2O3, nitride, AlN, BN, carbide, and SiC, onto a crucible. An apparatus for containment of molten aluminum using non-wetting materials comprising a layer of MgAl2O4, or one selected from an oxide, Al2O3, nitride, AlN, BN, carbide, and SiC, deposited onto a crucible.

主权项

1. A method of containing molten aluminum using non-wetting materials comprising:
masking off a crucible using a mask to confine any deposition to the rim of the crucible; depositing MgAl2O4 onto the crucible; and rotating the crucible during deposition.