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SEL FUSION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soluble silicate
1, record 1, English, soluble%20silicate
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A silicate obtained by melting a purified silica with an alkali salt. 1, record 1, English, - soluble%20silicate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soluble silicate: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - soluble%20silicate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- silicate soluble
1, record 1, French, silicate%20soluble
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicate obtenu par fusion d’une silice purifiée et d’un sel alcalin. 1, record 1, French, - silicate%20soluble
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silicate soluble : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 1, French, - silicate%20soluble
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrolytical Processes (Metallurgy)
- Electrochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- copper-chloride electrolysis
1, record 2, English, copper%2Dchloride%20electrolysis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- electrolysis of copper chloride solution 2, record 2, English, electrolysis%20of%20copper%20chloride%20solution
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrolysis is the process by which ionic substances are broken down into simpler substances using electricity. During electrolysis, metals and gases may form at the electrodes. …To understand electrolysis, you need to know what an ionic substance is. Ionic substances form when a metal reacts with a non-metal. They contain charged particles called ions. For example, sodium chloride forms when sodium reacts with chlorine. It contains positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions. Ionic substances can be broken down by electricity. … For electrolysis to work, the ions must be free to move. Ions are free to move when an ionic substance is dissolved in water or molten (melted). For example, if electricity is passed through copper chloride solution, the copper chloride is broken down to form copper metal and chlorine gas. … Here is what happens during electrolysis: Positively charged ions move to the negative electrode during electrolysis. They receive electrons and are reduced. Negatively charged ions move to the positive electrode during electrolysis. They lose electrons and are oxidised. … So the electrolysis of copper chloride solution produces copper at the negative electrode. But the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution produces hydrogen. 2, record 2, English, - copper%2Dchloride%20electrolysis
Record 2, Key term(s)
- copper chloride electrolysis
- electrolysis of a copper-chloride solution
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électrolyse (Métallurgie)
- Électrochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- électrolyse du chlorure de cuivre
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lectrolyse%20du%20chlorure%20de%20cuivre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- électrolyse d'une solution de chlorure de cuivre 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9lectrolyse%20d%27une%20solution%20de%20chlorure%20de%20cuivre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électrolyse du chlorure de cuivre a été tentée avec plus ou moins de succès, par différents groupes. [...] Ils réalisent l'électrolyse au sein d’un électrolyte constitué par un sel en fusion ou une solution aqueuse du sel, utilisant un diaphragme pour séparer l'anolyte et le catholyte 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lectrolyse%20du%20chlorure%20de%20cuivre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Électrolyse du chlorure de cuivre II. Une solution de chlorure de cuivre II est électrolysée avec des électrodes de graphite. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lectrolyse%20du%20chlorure%20de%20cuivre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- basic oxide
1, record 3, English, basic%20oxide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic oxide that is a base, or that forms a hydroxide when combined with water, such as sodium oxide to sodium hydroxide. 2, record 3, English, - basic%20oxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic oxides are all metallic oxides, but there is a great variation in the degree of basicity ... There is a gradual transition from basic to acidic oxides and certain oxides, as aluminum oxide, show both acidic and basic properties. 3, record 3, English, - basic%20oxide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- oxyde basique
1, record 3, French, oxyde%20basique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps provenant de la déshydratation d’une base; ex. CaO, FeO, BeO, ThO2, Cr2O3. 2, record 3, French, - oxyde%20basique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La théorie de Lewis explique l'action de certains corps non hydrogénés sur les indicateurs colorés [...] Ainsi, elle explique la formation des sels par fusion d’un oxyde acide avec un oxyde basique : SiO2 + 2 CaO [=] Ca2SiO4, acide + base [=] sel. 3, record 3, French, - oxyde%20basique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En raison de leur formule, les bases précédentes (Na2O, CaO) sont également nommées hydroxydes des métaux correspondants. [...] Il leur correspond en général, par perte d’eau, un oxyde dit «oxyde basique» du métal. 4, record 3, French, - oxyde%20basique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- óxido básico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20b%C3%A1sico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido que forma un hidróxido si se combina con el agua y que puede neutralizar sustancias ácidas. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%B3xido%20b%C3%A1sico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Smelting of Metal
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- smelting
1, record 4, English, smelting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- smelt 2, record 4, English, smelt
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any metallurgical operation in which metal is separated by fusion from those impurities with which it may be chemically combined or physically mixed, such as in ores. 2, record 4, English, - smelting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smelting refers specifically to those high-temperature processes whereby ore and gangue minerals are chemically altered, fluxed and reduced to form a low-density molten slag and one or more heavier liquid metals or metallic compounds. 3, record 4, English, - smelting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When metallic ores are exposed to heat, and such reagents as develop the metal, it is called smelting in contradistinction from the mere application of heat, causing the ore to become fluid, which is called melting. 2, record 4, English, - smelting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Smelting of ore. 4, record 4, English, - smelting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fusion (Métallurgie générale)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fusion
1, record 4, French, fusion
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- smeltage 2, record 4, French, smeltage
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération métallurgique qui permet d’obtenir un métal, un alliage ou un produit intermédiaire (matte), par passage partiel ou total à l’état liquide. Suivant la nature du composé réagissant, la fusion peut être réductrice, oxydante, carburante, sulfurante ou scorifiante. 3, record 4, French, - fusion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les opérations de fusion, on obtient toujours au minimum trois phases : a) une phase ignée réduite, qui est le métal ou la matte, parfois un carbure, un siliciure, un arséniure(speiss), b) une phase oxydée qui est un laitier ou une scorie, rarement un sel fondu, c) une phase gazeuse, constituée principalement par les gaz de combustion(sauf dans le cas des fours électriques). 4, record 4, French, - fusion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «fusion» est employé aussi pour désigner la liquéfaction d’un métal sous le seul effet de chaleur, c’est-à-dire sans l’addition d’un réactif chimique; l’équivalent anglais dans ce cas est «melting». L’interprétation correcte du terme est déterminée à partir de son contexte. 5, record 4, French, - fusion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Fusion du minerai. 6, record 4, French, - fusion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fundición de metales
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fusión
1, record 4, Spanish, fusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fundición o fusión de una mena para separar y refinar el metal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - fusi%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bead
1, record 5, English, bead
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a beadlike mass usually formed inside the loop of a platinum wire by the action of a flux, such as borax, upon the oxide or salt of certain metals: used in identifying metals in their compounds, since the metal determines the color of the bead. 2, record 5, English, - bead
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- perle
1, record 5, French, perle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite lentille colorée ou d’aspect caractéristique obtenue par dissolution d’un composé chimique dans un sel fondu, puis refroidi. On distingue les perles au borax et les perles aux sels de phosphore. Pour faire une perle [...], on replie l'extrémité d’un fil de platine en forme de petite boucle [que l'on plonge dans un sel] ;la fusion de ce sel [...] fournit une gouttelette [...] La coloration de la perle [...] est caractéristique du métal entrant dans la composition du sel; [...] 2, record 5, French, - perle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- perla
1, record 5, Spanish, perla
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-05-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- emulsifying salt
1, record 6, English, emulsifying%20salt
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- melting salt 2, record 6, English, melting%20salt
- processing salt 3, record 6, English, processing%20salt
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... emulsifying salts [such as] sodium citrate, sodium phosphates and sodium tartrate ... [are] used in the manufacture of milk powder, evaporated milk, sterilized cream and processed cheese. 1, record 6, English, - emulsifying%20salt
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sel émulsionnant
1, record 6, French, sel%20%C3%A9mulsionnant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- sel de fonte 2, record 6, French, sel%20de%20fonte
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou mélange de sels minéraux utilisés pour faciliter l’émulsion de la pâte des fromages fondus. 3, record 6, French, - sel%20%C3%A9mulsionnant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fromages fondus [...] sont obtenus par fusion sous pression, et avec agitation en présence de sels émulsionnants, dits «sels de fonte», de certains fromages préalablement nettoyés, lavés, écroûtés et découpés [...] 2, record 6, French, - sel%20%C3%A9mulsionnant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le Dictionnaire de la chimie(DCHIM, p. 940), il est question de «sel de fusion», mais la définition évoque seulement la préparation des «crèmes de gruyère». 3, record 6, French, - sel%20%C3%A9mulsionnant
Record 6, Key term(s)
- sel de fusion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Productos lácteos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sal emulsionante
1, record 6, Spanish, sal%20emulsionante
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-10-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- salt-bath furnace
1, record 7, English, salt%2Dbath%20furnace
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- salt bath furnace 2, record 7, English, salt%20bath%20furnace
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A furnace in which the charge is heated in a salt bath. 1, record 7, English, - salt%2Dbath%20furnace
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Salt bath furnaces may be metallic pot-type units, externally or internally heated, or they may be refractory-lined furnaces, invariably heated internally. Externally heated pot-type salt bath furnaces generally are heated by gaseous fuel burned in the space surrounding the pot, enclosed by an insulated structure. Internally heated salt bath furnaces may be heated by immersed fuel-fired tubes, sheathed electrical-resistance heaters, or resistance of the molten salt to passage of current from submerged electrodes. Usually, mechanical agitation of the salt is required, to maintain uniform temperature. 2, record 7, English, - salt%2Dbath%20furnace
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- four à bain de sel
1, record 7, French, four%20%C3%A0%20bain%20de%20sel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Four de traitement où les pièces sont réchauffées dans un bain de sel fondu. 2, record 7, French, - four%20%C3%A0%20bain%20de%20sel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le four à bains de sels est utilisé pour la fusion des déchets tels que les tournures. Dans ce four, la quantité de flux ou sels fondus est relativement importante(20 à 25 % du poids de métal). Les déchets sont chargés dans le bain de sels liquides, donc à l'abri de l'air et on règle la vitesse de chargement sur le volant thermique de sel, pour le conserver liquide. 3, record 7, French, - four%20%C3%A0%20bain%20de%20sel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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