Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic synthesis – Utilizing fused bath
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Wilkins, III, Harry D. (Department: 1742)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic synthesis
Utilizing fused bath
C205S366000, C205S557000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10794679
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a method of forming a material which comprises at least two elements. More specifically, the method comprises providing an electrolytic cell comprising a cathode, an anode, and an electrolytic solution extending between the cathode and anode. A metallic product is electrolytically formed within the electrolytic cell. The forming of the metallic product comprises primarily electrorefining of a first element of the at least two elements and primarily electrowinning of a second element of the at least two elements. The invention also includes a mixed metal product comprising at least two elements, such as a product comprising tantalum and titanium.
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