Cell for the electrolytic production of aluminum
CA 1256232 A · Owner: Commonwealth Aluminum Corporation · Inventors: Boxall, Larry G.; Nagle, Dennis C.; Buchta, William M.
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Abstract, Aluminum cells may be provided having cathode surfaces which are wetted by aluminum, said surfaces comprising Refractory Hard Materials in a non-graphitized carbon matrix. Such cells may utilize inclined or drained cathodes as well as non-consumable anodes. The resinous binder system utilized in the surface coating material is characterized by a char yield greater than 25 percent while the coating composition exhibits expansion characteristics such as to adhere to a cathode block at temperatures up to and including those normally encountered in the operation of an aluminum cell. The ablation rate of the carbon system utilized is essentially equal to the combined wear and …
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- Granted June 20, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 20, 2006.
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