Fig. 3: Schematic diagram (cross-sectional view) of experimental apparatus for melting and deoxidizing Ti melt using a cold crucible high-frequency induction melting furnace.
From: Direct production of low-oxygen-concentration titanium from molten titanium
Ti melt is levitated and agitated well by Lorenz force (pinch force) with induction heating, which can accelerate deoxidation and produce homogeneous Ti ingot. Flux can be removed to the outside of the ingot because the flux is not subjected to the Lorenz force. A heat-resistant adhesive is coated on slits in the cold crucible, facilitating metal recovery.
