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slurry a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, as in a mixture of cement, clay, coal dust, manure, meat, etc. with water slurry [′slər·ē] (materials) A semiliquid refractory material, such as clay, used to repair furnace refractories. A free-flowing, pumpable suspension of fine solid material in liquid. An emulsion of a sulfonated soluble oil in water used to cool and lubricate metal during cutting operations. A plastic mixture of portland cement and water pumped into an oil well; after hardening, it provides support for the casing and a seal for the well bore. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Design features include double hinge rods with a unique profile to minimize cam-shafting, dramatically reducing wear in the hinge area, as well as belt wear and changes in belt pitch; wear surface of sprockets is greatly enlarged to reduce wear; 8% product contact area; and 37% open area allows for a more uniform flow of slurry, according to the company. According to ICAI, some North American suppliers of TiO2 have either totally or partially discontinued slurry operations due to declining investment return, rising raw material costs, or environmental concerns. Longer Die Life--Because molten metal must cool in order to achieve solid state, a 50-50 slurry solution is cooler than completely molten metal. |
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