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Long-term testing of in-situ cerium oxide coated anodes for aluminum electrowinning

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6625657· OSTI ID:6625657
The ELTECH Anode Phase 2 Project (Contract Number AC07-86ID12655), as supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) from December 1988 through April 1989, focused on long-term testing of in-situ anodically deposited cerium oxide (CEROX) coatings on nickel ferrite/Cu cermets. The specific objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of the CEROX coating in reducing the transfer of cermet components to the produced aluminum. A dosing regimen was first established for the minimum addition of cerium to the cell necessary to produce targeted CEROX coatings on the cermet anode and the periodic additions necessary to maintain coating thicknesses. The effects of the addition of CeF{sub 3} on CEROX coating formation was evaluated for targeted coating thicknesses at three different current densities. Analytical procedures were identified for determining alumina concentrations and the cryolite bath ratio for quasi-commercial baths.
Research Organization:
ELTECH Research Corp., Fairport Harbor, OH (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/CE
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-86ID12655
OSTI ID:
6625657
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/12655-2; ON: DE90015283
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English