Current collector bar apparatus, system, and method of using the same

摘要

The instant disclosure provides an electrolysis cell, which includes: an anode; a cathode block; and a current collector bar configured to be at least partially disposed adjacent to and in electrical communication with the cathode block, wherein the bar comprises: at least one sidewall; an inner void enclosed by the sidewall; and an expandable material retained in the inner void via the at least one sidewall, wherein the expandable material is configured to exert pressure on the wall of the inner void while the bar is at operating temperature, such that the bar is conformed to the cathode block.

主权项

1. An electrolysis cell, comprising:
an anode; at least one cathode block; and a current collector bar configured to be at least partially disposed adjacent to and in electrical communication with the cathode block, wherein the current collector bar comprises: at least one sidewall; an inner void enclosed by the sidewall; and an expandable material retained in the inner void via the at least one sidewall, wherein the expandable material is selected from the group consisting of: a gas, an inert gas, a phase change material, MgCO3, CaCO3, a degrading material, and combinations thereof; further wherein the expandable material is configured to exert pressure on the wall of the inner void while the collector bar is at operating temperature, such that the collector bar is conformed to the cathode block.