Electrolytic production of neodymium without perfluorinated carb

Details Electrolytic production of neodymium without perfluorinated carb Electrolytic production of neodymium without perfluorinated carb

1997-04-09

1998-09-22

Gorgos, Kathryn L.

Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods

Electrolytic synthesis

Utilizing fused bath

205363, 205365, C25C 334

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058109935

ABSTRACT:
A method of producing neodymium in an electrolytic cell without formation of perfluorinated carbon gases (PFCs), the method comprising the steps of providing an electrolyte in the electrolytic cell and providing an anode in an anode region of the electrolyte and providing a cathode in a cathode region of the electrolytic cell. Dissolving an oxygen-containing neodymium compound in the electrolyte in the anode region and maintaining a more intense electrolyte circulation in the anode region than in the cathode region. Passing an electrolytic current between said anode and said cathode and depositing neodymium metal at the cathode, preventing the formation of perfluorinated carbon gases by limiting anode over voltage.

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