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FUSIBLE METAL [6 records]

Record 1 2003-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Electrochemistry
  • Electrolytical Processes (Metallurgy)
DEF

The technique of extracting a metal from its soluble salt by an electrolytic cell. It is used in recovery of zinc, cobalt, chromium, and manganese, and has recently been applied to copper when in the form of a silicate ore. For any specific metal, the salt in solution is subjected to electrolysis and is electrodeposited on a cathode made of the metal being extracted.

CONT

Electrowinning(winning or recovering the metal by an electrolytic process) can be carried out on the molten metal or compound, or on a solution of a compound of the metal. In the first process a raw ore is fused(melted) or converted into an easily fusible compound, and the resulting current-conducting solution(electrolyte) is electrolyzed(decomposed by an electric current), producing a relatively pure metallic deposit on one electrode. The second process involves leaching the raw ore... with an aqueous solution; the resulting solution, or electrolyte, rich in the metal, then is recovered and electrolyzed, again producing a relatively pure metal deposit on one electrode.

Key term(s)
  • electro-winning
  • electrolytic extraction
  • electrolytic winning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Électrochimie
  • Électrolyse (Métallurgie)
DEF

Extraction ionique des métaux de leur sel, obtenue par électrolyse.

Key term(s)
  • extraction par voie électrolytique
  • électro-extraction
  • extraction par électrolyse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
  • Electroquímica
  • Electrólisis (Metalurgia)
DEF

Técnica de extracción de un metal de su sal soluble por una pila electrolítica.

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
DEF

An alloy which melts and solidifies at a relatively low temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Alliage qui fond et se solidifie à température relativement basse.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Detection
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Extinguishing Agents
OBS

Fusible link : Component comprising a short length of metal having a low melting point; used to actuate a fire door, sprinkler head, etc., under conditions of elevated temperature.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Détection des incendies
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Agents extincteurs
OBS

élément fusible : Une réserve d'éléments fusibles pour les dispositifs sensibles à la chaleur, dont pas moins de deux éléments de chaque température de déclenchement, doit être gardée sur les lieux à des fins de remplacement.

Spanish

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Record 4 1997-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
OBS

Enviroguide Chlore, 4.1.2 International Dictionary of metallurgy, mineralogy, geology.

Spanish

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Record 5 1987-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Welding and Soldering (Metals)
DEF

Arc welding in which the electric arc and the weld metal are protected by gas, decomposition products of the electrode covering, or a blanket of fusible flux.(LASTE)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage (Métal)
OBS

On utilise donc un "écran" qui pourra être un enrobage des électrodes, un gaz interne ou un flux de poudre conductrice. PESOU, p. 5-6

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Arc Welding
DEF

Arc-welding electrode which does not constitute the filler metal and which may be considered to be non fusible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage à l'arc

Spanish

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