Bower–Barff process

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In metallurgy, the BowerBarff process is a method of coating iron or steel with magnetic iron oxide, such as Fe2O4, in order to minimize atmospheric corrosion.

The articles to be treated are put into a closed retort and a current of superheated steam passed through for twenty minutes followed by a current of producer gas (carbon monoxide), to reduce any higher oxides that may have been formed.

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Further reading

The Bower-Barff Rustless Iron Process,New York 1883.


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