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Method for preparing an electrolyte and an electrolyte replenishment system during aluminum electrolysis process

US10309021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2012
Grant dateJun 4, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01F7/54
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The disclosure provides a method for preparing an electrolyte and an electrolyte replenishment system during an electrolytic process. The method includes the following steps: Step A: placing aluminum in a reactor, vacuumizing the reactor and feeding an inert gas, heating the reactor to 700-850 degrees centigrade, and adding one or more of potassium fluozirconate, potassium fluoborate, sodium hexafluorozirconate and sodium fluoroborate; and Step B: stirring the reactants for 4-6 hours and extracting the upper molten liquid to obtain an electrolyte replenishment system during an aluminum electrolysis process. The disclosure has the following beneficial effects: when used in the aluminum electrolysis industry, the electrolyte system provided herein can be directly used as an aluminum electrolyte or a replenishment system in an electrolyte without changing existing electrolysis technology to significantly reduce an electrolysis temperature during an aluminum electrolysis process.

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