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Diffusion barrier for aluminium electrolysis furnaces

US4536273A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1983
Grant dateAug 20, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/085
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Diffusion barrier for electrolysis furnaces for the preparation of aluminium by electrolysis of alumina dissolved in a fluoride melt. The diffusion barrier comprises a material which reacts with sodium fluoride to form compounds which are solid at the operation temperature of the furnace.

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