Thermal and electrochemical process for metal production

Details Thermal and electrochemical process for metal production Thermal and electrochemical process for metal production

2011-07-26

2011-07-26

Wilkins, III, Harry D (Department: 1723)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

C204S246000, C205S398000, C205S399000, C205S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07985326

ABSTRACT:
A system for purification of high value metals comprises an electrolytic cell in which an anode formed of a composite of a metal oxide of the metal of interest with carbon is electrochemically reduced in a molten salt electrolyte.

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