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Title: Interlocking wettable ceramic tiles

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1175258

An electrolytic cell for the reduction of aluminum having a layer of interlocking cathode tiles positioned on a cathode block. Each tile includes a main body and a vertical restraining member to prevent movement of the tiles away from the cathode block during operation of the cell. The anode of the electrolytic cell may be positioned about 1 inch from the interlocking cathode tiles.

Research Organization:
Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC07-97ID13567
Assignee:
Alcoa Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)
Patent Number(s):
6,863,788
Application Number:
10/206,472
OSTI ID:
1175258
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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