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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.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004803
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectMetallurgy
TranslationsGerman: Umschmelzen; Spanish: refundir; French: refondre
Record as JSON
{
  "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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