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Production of aluminum metal by electrolysis of aluminum sulfide

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OSTI ID:865118
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Woodridge, IL
  2. Tucson, AZ
  3. Clarendon Hills, IL
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Production of metallic aluminum by the electrolysis of Al.sub.2 S.sub.3 at 700.degree.-800.degree. C. in a chloride melt composed of one or more alkali metal chlorides, and one or more alkaline earth metal chlorides and/or aluminum chloride to provide improved operating characteristics of the process.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4464234
OSTI ID:
865118
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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