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Electrolytic cell arrangement for production of aluminum

US6551473B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2001
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C3/16
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An arrangement of electrolysis pots suitable for use for the production of aluminum by igneous electrolysis according to the Hall-Héroult process with an electrolysis current with intensity Io is disclosed. The arrangement comprises juxtaposed zones including an inner lateral zone. a central zone, and an outer lateral zone. The arrangement can be used, for example, in an electrolysis plant.

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