Conductor of high electrical current at high temperature in oxygen and liquid metal environment
US9234288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one aspect, the present invention is directed to apparatuses for and methods of conducting electrical current in an oxygen and liquid metal environment. In another aspect, the invention relates to methods for production of metals from their oxides comprising providing a cathode in electrical contact with a molten electrolyte, providing a liquid metal anode separated from the cathode and the molten electrolyte by a solid oxygen ion conducting membrane, providing a current collector at the anode, and establishing a potential between the cathode and the anode.
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