APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METALLIC MAGNESIUM

摘要

The invention provides a multifunctional apparatus for the continuous electrolytic production of metallic magnesium from salts containing magnesium chloride comprising a steel body (1) serving as a housing and containing therein concentrically arranged annular sectionalized electrodes, wherein an annular cathode (4) together with an annular anode (3) form an annular chamber (5) for metallic magnesium collection and magnesium alloy production and an internal central chamber (19) for melting and secondary dehydration of salts and wherein Joule heat released by the electrolysis and magnetohydrodynamic effects is utilized for melting and dehydration of salts.