Resmelt
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004803
To melt a metal or alloy again after its initial solidification, typically for further refining, purification, or to produce a different casting. This process can improve the homogeneity of the material, remove impurities, or adjust its chemical composition. Resmelting is common in recycling operations for aluminum and steel.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004803 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metallurgy |
| Translations | German: Umschmelzen; Spanish: refundir; French: refondre |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004803",
"term": "Resmelt",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "To melt a metal or alloy again after its initial solidification, typically for further refining, purification, or to produce a different casting. This process can improve the homogeneity of the material, remove impurities, or adjust its chemical composition. Resmelting is common in recycling operations for aluminum and steel.",
"subject": "Metallurgy",
"translations": {
"de": "Umschmelzen",
"es": "refundir",
"fr": "refondre"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/resmelt/"
}
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