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Composite cell bottom for aluminum electrowinning

US5203971A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1991
Grant dateApr 20, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cell for the electrowinning of aluminum from molten salts has a cell bottom lining consisting partly of a refractory mass (4 ) and partly of carbon bodies (5). At least 30% and preferably 50% or more of the cell bottom area is occupied by the refractory mass (4). The carbon bodies (5) are level with the refractory mass (4) or are recessed therein.

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