Electrically conductive connection for an electrode

Patent · 02 September 1986

OSTI ID:7152173

Hornack, T R; Chilko, R J

An electrically conductive connection for an electrode assembly of an electrolyte cell in which aluminum is produced by electrolysis in a molten salt is described. The electrode assembly comprises an electrode flask and a conductor rod. The flask has a collar above an area of minimum flask diameter. The electrically conductive connection comprises the electrode flask, the conductor rod and a structure bearing against the collar and the conductor rod for pulling the conductor rod into compressive and electrical contact with the flask. 2 figs.

• Research Organization: Aluminum Co of America
• DOE Contract Number: FC07-80CS40158
• Assignee: Aluminum Co. of America, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4609249
• Application Number: PPN: US 6-726813
• OSTI ID: 7152173
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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ALUMINIUM
CONDUCTOR DEVICES
CONNECTORS
DESIGN
ELECTRIC CONTACTS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRODES
ELECTROLYTIC CELLS
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
METALS
MOLTEN SALTS
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SALTS