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zone melting crystallization [1 record]

Record 1 2013-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Refining of Metals
DEF

A method for purification of crystalline solid; the sample, packed in a narrow column, is heated so that a molten zone passes down through the sample, carrying impurities with it.

Key term(s)
  • zone-melting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Affinage des métaux
DEF

Procédé de purification ultime d'un métal déjà très pur par fusion d'une tranche mobile sous l'action d'un courant de haute fréquence et déplacement des impuretés vers l'une des extrémités de l'échantillon.

DEF

Méthode ultime de purification des métaux, qui consiste à déplacer une petite zone fondue le long d'un barreau métallique dans le but de repousser aux extrémités de celui-ci les différentes impuretés qu'il contient.

Spanish

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