Process for producing elements from a fused bath using a metal strap and ceramic electrode body nonconsumable electrode assembly

Patent · 03 July 1984

OSTI ID:7258125

Byrne, S C

A nonconsumable electrode assembly is described suitable for use in the production of metal by electrolytic reduction of a metal compound dissolved in a molten salt, the assembly comprising a ceramic electrode body and a metal subassembly of a metal conductor rod and at least one metal strap affixed to an end of the rod with opposing portions extending radially outwardly from the rod axis and having the ends of the strap attached to the electrode body. 7 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: FC07-80CS40158
• Assignee: Aluminum Co. of America, Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4457811
• Application Number: PPN: US 6-451073
• OSTI ID: 7258125
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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