Apparatus and method for powder spheroidisation by microwave-induced plasma

Patent number:

EP3996472B1

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Countries:

Spain

Regions:

Catalonia

Centers:

FUNDACIO EURECAT

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Sectors:

New & Sustainable Materials

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TRL Level:

TRL 3 – experimental proof of concept, TRL 4 – technology validated in lab

BRL Level:

BRL2: First business concept described market potential & competitive overview, BRL3. Draft of Business model described market potential & competitive overview

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Sustainable Development Goal:

"SDG09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure"

Applications

The invention subject to protection refers to an apparatus and method for the production of metal powder through microwave-induced plasma spheroidization. It allows the manufacturing of metal powder from metallic scrap of other processes, especially high-value metals such as titanium, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, or tungsten carbide. The obtained powder can be used in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy processes.

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