Abstract: The electric resistance type melting furnace according to the present invention prevents deformation and destruction of graphite electrodes under high temperature conditions. In a melting furnace 1, graphite electrodes 3a and 3b each having a rectangular cross-section and with outer surfaces covered with a molybdenum member M are arranged, and surfaces of the graphite electrodes are positioned opposite to each other.
Abstract: The present invention reduces generation of harmful substances through processing at lower cost for facilities and processing. According to the present invention, polychlorinated biphenyl and mixture of alumina oxide and silicon dioxide are mixed and emulsified in an ultrasonic emulsifier 2. The emulsified mixture is then charged into an electric resistance type melting furnace 5 and is melted at temperature of 1500.degree. C.-2000.degree. C. and is turned to glassy state.