发明名称 |
PROCESS FOR ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM |
摘要 |
A new method for the electrolytic production of aluminum, using a new electrolyte composition and low temperature operation, is provided. The electrolyte comprises a mixture of aluminum fluoride-potassium fluoride with from about 2 wt. % to 6 wt. % of alumina. The new electrolyte allows for the electrolytical reduction of alumina at temperatures as low as 700°C. The lower temperature allows for the use of inert anodes, and is conducive to the use of wetted cathodes. The new electrolyte mixture has a higher solubility for alumina and remains entirely liquid, even with 5 wt. % of alumina present in the electrolyte during electrolysis. Oxygen (O<SUB>2</SUB>) is the only gas generated during alumina electrolysis with the new electrolyte and the inert anodes, thus eliminating the production of greenhouse gases. Anodes and cathodes can be mounted in either a vertical, horizontal, or some other configuration. |
申请公布号 |
WO2005045101(A3) |
申请公布日期 |
2007.08.16 |
申请号 |
WO2004US37180 |
申请日期 |
2004.11.04 |
申请人 |
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO |
发明人 |
BOYD, R., DAVIS;YANG, JIANHONG;ROY, ALAIN;HRYN, JOHN |
分类号 |
C25C3/06;C25C3/18;C25C3/20 |
主分类号 |
C25C3/06 |
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