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Electrically conductive connection for an electrode

Patent ·
OSTI ID:865969
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.
Research Organization:
Aluminum Co of America
DOE Contract Number:
FC07-80CS40158
Assignee:
Aluminum Company of America (Pittsburgh, PA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4609249
OSTI ID:
865969
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English