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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2010
Douglas A. Weirauch, Jr., Murrysville, PA (US);
Lance M. Sworts, New Kensington, PA (US);
Brian J. Tielsch, Belle Vernon, PA (US);
Robert A. Dimilia, Greensburg, PA (US);
Douglas A. Weirauch, Jr., Murrysville, PA (US);
Lance M. Sworts, New Kensington, PA (US);
Brian J. Tielsch, Belle Vernon, PA (US);
Robert A. DiMilia, Greensburg, PA (US);
Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
Compositions for making wettable cathodes to be used in aluminum electrolysis cells are disclosed. The compositions generally include titanium diboride (TiB) and metal additives. The amount of selected metal additives may result in production of electrodes having a tailored density and/or porosity. The electrodes may be durable and used in aluminum electrolysis cells.