Interlocking wettable ceramic tiles
US6863788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25C3/08
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An electrolytic cell for the reduction of aluminum having a layer of interlocking cathode tiles positioned on a cathode block. Each tile includes a main body and a vertical restraining member to prevent movement of the tiles away from the cathode block during operation of the cell. The anode of the electrolytic cell may be positioned about 1 inch from the interlocking cathode tiles.
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