摘要 |
A device for introducing stirring gas into a mass of molten metal in a container by way of an opening in the container and a pocket block having a plurality of metered passageways extending therethrough, the pocket block forming a portion of a refractory lining in said container, the plurality of passageways being defined by a plurality of metal tubes arranged in a spiral configuration in circumferentially spaced relation to one another in fixed position in the pocket block which is formed of a suitable refractory, preferably vitrified. The plurality of metal tubes communicate with the single tube which extends through the bottom of the container and communicates with a supply of gas, such as argon.
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