摘要 |
<p>A method of producing aluminum in an electrolytic cell (10) containing alumina the method comprising providing a molten salt electrolyte having alumina dissolved therein. A plurality of anodes and cathodes (16) having planar surfaces are disposed in a generally vertical orientation in the electrolyte, the anodes and cathodes arranged in alternating or interleaving relationship to provide anode planar surfaces disposed opposite cathode planar surfaces, the anode comprised of carbon. Electric current is passed through anodes and through the electolyte to the cathodes depositing aluminum at the cathodes and forming carbon containing gas at the anodes.</p> |