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Electrolytic removal of magnesium from molten aluminum

US5294306A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2012

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

Abstract

Method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a molten salt, electrolytic demagging cell wherein an operating condition of the cell (e.g., current, temperature, etc.) is measured and a cathode immersed in the cell's electrolyte is moved to and fro the aluminum melt in the cell in response to the measured condition to vary the heat input to the cell.

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