Abstract: A self-opening closure for the discharge aperture of a crucible containing an aluminothermic mixture for welding, the closure comprising a pellet of a solid, e.g. asbestos, having good mechanical resistance and which is not degassed by heating, a thermal conductivity below 2 kcal/m.h. .degree. C. and a fusion temperature below 1600.degree. C. The discharge aperture is formed in a detachable socket, one end of the discharge aperture having a part with a greater diameter to receive the pellet which forms the closure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 12, 1974
Date of Patent:
April 17, 1979
Assignee:
Acieries de Gennevilliers Anciens Establissements C. Delachaux