Friction welded nonconsumable electrode assembly and use thereof for electrolytic production of metals and silicon
US4468299A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1982 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25C3/12
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A nonconsumable electrode assembly suitable for use in the production of metal by electrolytic reduction of a metal compound dissolved in a molten salt, the assembly comprising a metal conductor and a ceramic electrode body connected by a friction weld between a portion of the body having a level of free metal or metal alloy sufficient to effect such a friction weld and a portion of the metal conductor.
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