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Process and apparatus for low temperature electrolysis of oxides

US5415742A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 15, 1993
Grant dateMay 16, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/12
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for electrowinning metal in a low temperature melt is disclosed. The process utilizes an inert anode for the production of metal such as aluminum using low surface area anodes at high current densities.

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