IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTROLYTIC APPARATUS
Patent
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OSTI ID:4236272
An apparatus for continuous electrolysis of fused salts is presented. The device prepares electrolyte, carries out electrolysis, and provides for recovery of cathode deposit in such a way that contamination in avoided. It comprises a carbon-lined steel vessel in which electrolyte is melted up and purified. This vessel has a charging hopper, immersion-type heaters, thermocouples, an air-tight cover, and gas and exhaust manifolds. The charging hopper may be replaced by a cathode to purify the electrolyte. The molten electrolyte is passed to the electrolysis vessel through a graphite riser by inert gas pressure. The electrolysis vessel is similar to the first and has 3 compartments. The cathode is centered in the upper portion and is hollow for cooling. Feed metal to be purified is tamped in the lower portion as anode. The cathode deposit is removed after cooling by withdrawing the cathode through a knife-edge, the material being caught on a movable tray. (T.R.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-001801
- OSTI ID:
- 4236272
- Report Number(s):
- GB 823126
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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