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Slotted cathode collector bar for electrolyte reduction cell

US4795540A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1987
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrolytic reduction cell for the production of aluminum having a slotted cathode collector bar. The slots are filled with insulating material thereby directing the electrical current flow through the cathode collector bar in a manner which reduces the horizontal current components in the cell.

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