Friction welded nonconsumable electrode assembly and use thereof for electrolytic production of metals and silicon

Patent · 01 January 1984

OSTI ID:865144

Byrne, Stephen C ^[1]; Ray, Siba P ^[2]; Rapp, Robert A ^[3]

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1. Monroeville, PA
2. Pittsburgh, PA
3. Columbus, OH

A nonconsumable electrode assembly suitable for use in the production of metal by electrolytic reduction of a metal compound dissolved in a molten salt, the assembly comprising a metal conductor and a ceramic electrode body connected by a friction weld between a portion of the body having a level of free metal or metal alloy sufficient to effect such a friction weld and a portion of the metal conductor.

• Research Organization: Aluminum Company of America (Pittsburgh, PA)
• DOE Contract Number: FC07-80CS40158
• Assignee: Aluminum Company of America (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4468299
• OSTI ID: 865144
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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