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Electrolysis method and packed cathode bed for electrowinning metals from fused salts

US4824531A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1984
Grant dateApr 25, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C7/025
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a cell for the electrowinning of metals from fused salt baths, especially aluminum from cryolite-alumina, featuring a packed cathode bed of loose refractory materials resistant to the molten metal and disposed at the base of the cell.

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