摘要 |
An anode and base assembly for a diaphragm-type electrolytic cell is made by providing a downwardly-facing annular portion (36) at the base of each of the anode risers (13) of dimensionally-stable anodes and welding these annular portions (36) from below directly to a metal cell base cover (3). This cover (3) seals the electrolyte contained within the cell from the cell base (1), which is generally of copper or aluminium, and thereby eliminates corrosion problems of the kind associated with leaks in the rubber gaskets or blankets formerly used between the anode risers and the cell base in prior art assemblies. Various forms of construction and also a method of manufacture of such anode and cell base assemblies are disclosed. |