Electrolytic refining method for gallium and apparatus for use in the method

摘要

An electrolytic refining method for gallium by depositing refined gallium on a cathode in an electrolytic solution using a melted raw gallium material as an anode in an electrolytic cell is disclosed, comprising applying a centrifugal force to the melted raw gallium material and discharging out a scum gathered in the central portion of the cell.