Anode film formation and control
Abstract
A protective film is created about the anode within a cryolite-based electrolyte during electrolytic production of aluminum from alumina. The film functions to minimize corrosion of the anode by the cryolitic electrolyte and thereby extend the life of the anode. Various operating parameters of the electrolytic process are controlled to maintain the protective film about the anode in a protective state throughout the electrolytic reduction of alumina. Such parameters include electrolyte temperature, electrolyte ratio, current density, and Al[sub 2]O[sub 3] concentration. An apparatus is also disclosed to enable identification of the onset of anode corrosion due to disruption of the film to provide real time information regarding the state of the film. 3 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 7022079
- Patent Number(s):
- 4921584
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-116560
- Assignee:
- Battelle Memorial Inst., Richland, WA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 3 Nov 1987
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; ALUMINIUM OXIDES; ELECTROLYSIS; ANODES; CORROSION PROTECTION; PROTECTIVE COATINGS; ELECTROLYTIC CELLS; ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS; CHALCOGENIDES; COATINGS; ELECTRODES; LYSIS; OXIDES; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; 320303* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Equipment & Processes
Citation Formats
Koski, O, and Marschman, S C. Anode film formation and control. United States: N. p., 1990.
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Koski, O, & Marschman, S C. Anode film formation and control. United States.
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abstractNote = {A protective film is created about the anode within a cryolite-based electrolyte during electrolytic production of aluminum from alumina. The film functions to minimize corrosion of the anode by the cryolitic electrolyte and thereby extend the life of the anode. Various operating parameters of the electrolytic process are controlled to maintain the protective film about the anode in a protective state throughout the electrolytic reduction of alumina. Such parameters include electrolyte temperature, electrolyte ratio, current density, and Al[sub 2]O[sub 3] concentration. An apparatus is also disclosed to enable identification of the onset of anode corrosion due to disruption of the film to provide real time information regarding the state of the film. 3 figs.},
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year = {Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990},
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