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Electrolytic production of metals using consumable anodes

US5185068A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1991
Grant dateFeb 9, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C7/005
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrolysis cell for the production of metals is disclosed. Ther cell includes at least one anode that, under the operating conditions of the cell, dissolves into the cell electrolyte to provide a cell feed material. Additionally the anode is fabricated of a material that, under the operating conditions of the cell is electronically conductive as a solid and can provide an ionically conductive medium either when molten or when dissolved in a liuqid.

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