Aluminum Company of America

John R Minick

Stanley C Jacobs

Perry A Foster, Jr

Raymond D Wiltzius

An electrolysis method involving electrolyzing, between anodic and cathodic surface areas, a compound dissolved in a solvent. A liquid cathodic body is located in a region such that it is possible for waves in the body to touch anodic surface area. The improvement includes placing a bed of objects into the mentioned region. Interstices remain between the objects for accommodating liquid from the mentioned body.

Electrolysis method

A method is disclosed for preheating a molten salt electrolysis cell having an electrode which includes at least one element protruding into the interior of the cell. The method disclosed includes the distribution of a carbonaceous aggregate around such an element, and the ignition of this aggregate, so that the element may be brought to an elevated temperature without breaking due to the effects of thermal gradients.

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Upper Burrell, PA, United States of America

John R Minick