EP1151150A1 - Cathode graphite pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminium - Google Patents
Cathode graphite pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminiumInfo
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- EP1151150A1 EP1151150A1 EP00901691A EP00901691A EP1151150A1 EP 1151150 A1 EP1151150 A1 EP 1151150A1 EP 00901691 A EP00901691 A EP 00901691A EP 00901691 A EP00901691 A EP 00901691A EP 1151150 A1 EP1151150 A1 EP 1151150A1
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- Prior art keywords
- cathode
- end zones
- cathodes
- graphite
- central zone
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25C—PROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION, RECOVERY OR REFINING OF METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25C3/00—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts
- C25C3/06—Electrolytic production, recovery or refining of metals by electrolysis of melts of aluminium
- C25C3/08—Cell construction, e.g. bottoms, walls, cathodes
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a graphite cathode for the electrolysis of aluminum.
- an electrolytic cell comprises, in a metal box sheathed with refractories, a cathode sole composed of several juxtaposed cathode blocks.
- This assembly constitutes the crucible which, sealed by pot lining, is the seat of the transformation, under the action of the electric current, of the aluminum electrolytic bath. This reaction takes place at a temperature generally above 950 ° C.
- the cathode block is made from carbonaceous material. These materials range from semi-graphite to graphite. They are shaped by extrusion or by vibro-massage after mixing the raw materials:
- the graphitization treatment of the graphite cathode allows the increase of the electrical and thermal conductivities, thus creating sufficient conditions for optimized operation of an electrolysis tank. Energy consumption decreases due to the decrease in the electrical resistance of the cathode. Another way to take advantage of this drop in electrical resistance is to increase the intensity of the current injected into the tank, thereby allowing an increase in aluminum production. The high value of the thermal conductivity of the cathode then allows the evacuation of the excess heat generated by the increase in intensity. In addition, graphite cathode tanks appear less electrically unstable, that is to say with less fluctuation in electrical potentials, than carbon cathode tanks.
- the single figure of the appended schematic drawing shows a cathode block 3, with the cathode bars for supplying current 2, the initial profile of which is designated by the reference 4.
- Document FR 2 1 17 960 describes a cathode for the preparation of aluminum by electrolysis.
- This cathode is made from several blocks of semi-graphitic carbon, with different resistivities from each other.
- This complex structure due to the juxtaposition of blocks with the electrical discontinuity which it causes, is justified not by a reduction in erosion, since cathodes of this type are not sensitive to erosion, but by a reduction swelling of the sole in the central area.
- the speed of erosion of a graphite cathode block is, therefore, its weak point, and its economic appeal in terms of production gain may disappear if the service life cannot be increased.
- the object of the invention is to provide a graphite cathode whose lifetime is increased by limiting the erosion which occurs at the ends. 5
- the graphite cathode in one piece and its electrical resistivity is heterogeneous along its longitudinal axis, this resistivity being higher in the end regions of the cathode than in the region central of it.
- the average resistivity of the product will remain compatible with an optimized operation of 0 the electrolysis cell.
- the higher resistivity in the end zones of the cathode channels the current lines towards the center of the tank.
- the high current densities usually recorded towards the output of the cathode bars are attenuated, thus inhibiting the erosion mechanism. in these areas.
- the life of the tank is therefore increased.
- the end zones of the cathode can be considered to be located between approximately 0 and 800 mm from each end.
- the end zones of the cathode are brought to a temperature of the order of 2,200-2,500 ° C., while the central zone is brought to a temperature of from 2,700 to 3,000 ° C.
- the difference in heat treatment in the end zones and in the central zone of the cathode is obtained by limiting the thermal insulation of the graphitization furnace and / or by having thermal drains in the zones of end of the cathodes, to increase the heat losses.
- the difference in heat treatment in the end zones and in the central zone of the cathode is obtained by creating, during the graphitization operation, local modifications of the current lines and, consequently , the resulting Joule effect.
- the difference in heat treatment between the end zones and the central zone is obtained by modulating the resistivity of the grain resistor between two cathodes and / or by having thermal drains, in the end zones.
- Figure 1 is a view of a cathode, with more specific indication of the erosion thereof after a certain time of operation;
- Figures 2 to 4 are three views, respectively, from above, from the front and from the side of an Acheson type graphitization oven;
- FIGS. 2 to 4 show a furnace 6 of the Acheson type, in which a certain number of cathodes 3 are arranged parallel to one another, in several rows, with interposition between the different cathodes of a resistor grain 7.
- This resistor grain can consist, for example, of carbon or coke granules.
- the assembly is placed inside a heat-insulating grain 8. Electrical energy is injected inside the oven, to carry out the graphitization operation, heating resulting from the Joule effect. In an oven of this type, the current lines are perpendicular to the axis of the cathodes 3.
- the resistivity of the resistor grain is higher in the zones 9 corresponding to the cathode end zones 3, as that of this grain resistor in zone 10 corresponding to the central part of the cathodes. It is also possible to reduce the thickness of the heat-insulating grain 8 in the end zones of the cathodes, to favor the phenomenon of limitation of the graphitization temperature in these end zones by heat loss.
- FIG. 5 represents a longitudinal furnace 1 1 in which several cathodes 3 are placed end to end, with interposition between two cathodes adjacent to a graphitization joint 1 2.
- the graphitization joints are as little resistive as possible to avoid undesirable heating at the junction between the cathodes.
- thermal losses materialized by arrows are created in the end zones of the cathodes, by providing for a smaller thickness of insulation 8, and / or the presence of thermal drains which may be made of graphite and positioned perpendicular to the cathodes, next to the areas to be cooled.
- the invention brings a great improvement to the existing technique by providing a cathode of traditional structure, and obtained by known means, having a higher resistivity in its end zones than in its central zone , thus making it possible to decrease the current density in the cathode at its ends, and to increase the resistance to erosion in these end zones.
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR9901320 | 1999-02-02 | ||
FR9901320A FR2789091B1 (fr) | 1999-02-02 | 1999-02-02 | Cathode graphite pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminium |
PCT/FR2000/000232 WO2000046426A1 (fr) | 1999-02-02 | 2000-02-01 | Cathode graphite pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminium |
Publications (2)
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EP1151150A1 true EP1151150A1 (fr) | 2001-11-07 |
EP1151150B1 EP1151150B1 (fr) | 2004-05-19 |
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EP00901691A Expired - Lifetime EP1151150B1 (fr) | 1999-02-02 | 2000-02-01 | Cathode graphite pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminium |
Country Status (18)
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US (1) | US6627062B1 (fr) |
EP (1) | EP1151150B1 (fr) |
JP (1) | JP2002538293A (fr) |
CN (1) | CN1272471C (fr) |
AT (1) | ATE267277T1 (fr) |
AU (1) | AU776902B2 (fr) |
BR (1) | BR0007917A (fr) |
CA (1) | CA2361610C (fr) |
DE (1) | DE60010861T2 (fr) |
ES (1) | ES2218108T3 (fr) |
FR (1) | FR2789091B1 (fr) |
IS (1) | IS2480B (fr) |
MX (1) | MXPA01007830A (fr) |
NO (1) | NO20013775L (fr) |
PL (1) | PL195085B1 (fr) |
RU (1) | RU2245395C2 (fr) |
WO (1) | WO2000046426A1 (fr) |
ZA (1) | ZA200106312B (fr) |
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DE10164010C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-04-30 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zur Herstellung von Kathodenblöcken |
DE10164014C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-05-22 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zum Graphitieren von Kathodenblöcken |
DE10164011C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-05-08 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zum Graphitieren von Kathodenblöcken |
DE10164012C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-04-30 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zur kontinuierlichen Graphitierung |
DE10164008C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-04-30 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Graphitierte Kathodenblöcke |
DE10164013C1 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2003-04-03 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zum Graphitieren von Kathodenblöcken |
DE10164009B4 (de) * | 2001-12-28 | 2005-04-07 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Verfahren zur Herstellung von Kathodenblöcken |
DE10261745B3 (de) * | 2002-12-30 | 2004-07-22 | Sgl Carbon Ag | Kathodensystem zur elektrolytischen Aluminiumgewinnung |
FR2861090B1 (fr) * | 2003-10-17 | 2005-12-23 | Sgl Carbone Ag | Cathode pour l'electrolyse de l'aluminium, son procede de fabrication et utilisation de celle-ci |
RU2443623C1 (ru) * | 2010-10-14 | 2012-02-27 | Закрытое акционерное общество "Институт новых углеродных материалов и технологий" (ЗАО "ИНУМиТ") | Способ получения графитированного материала с повышенной абразивной стойкостью |
CN102234820B (zh) * | 2011-08-04 | 2013-03-20 | 中国铝业股份有限公司 | 一种减少铝电解槽铝液水平电流的方法 |
EP2650404B1 (fr) * | 2012-04-12 | 2018-01-10 | SGL CFL CE GmbH | Cellule d'électrolyse, en particulier pour la production d'aluminium |
CN110184627B (zh) * | 2019-05-10 | 2020-11-06 | 中国铝业股份有限公司 | 一种铝电解用定向导磁阴极钢棒 |
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US1029122A (en) | 1910-02-10 | 1912-06-11 | Electrode Company Of America | Graphitizing electrodes. |
CA968744A (en) * | 1970-12-12 | 1975-06-03 | Kurt Lauer | Cathode for the winning of aluminum |
DE2105247C3 (de) | 1971-02-04 | 1980-06-12 | Schweizerische Aluminium Ag, Zuerich (Schweiz) | Ofen für die Schmelzflußelektrolyse von Aluminium |
CH620948A5 (fr) * | 1976-05-13 | 1980-12-31 | Alusuisse | |
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1999
- 1999-02-02 FR FR9901320A patent/FR2789091B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
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2000
- 2000-02-01 US US09/890,606 patent/US6627062B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-02-01 PL PL00350236A patent/PL195085B1/pl unknown
- 2000-02-01 MX MXPA01007830A patent/MXPA01007830A/es not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-02-01 EP EP00901691A patent/EP1151150B1/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-02-01 CN CNB008045909A patent/CN1272471C/zh not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2000-02-01 RU RU2001124341/02A patent/RU2245395C2/ru not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2000-02-01 BR BR0007917-0A patent/BR0007917A/pt not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2000-02-01 AU AU23012/00A patent/AU776902B2/en not_active Ceased
- 2000-02-01 ES ES00901691T patent/ES2218108T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-02-01 AT AT00901691T patent/ATE267277T1/de active
- 2000-02-01 WO PCT/FR2000/000232 patent/WO2000046426A1/fr active IP Right Grant
- 2000-02-01 JP JP2000597482A patent/JP2002538293A/ja active Pending
- 2000-02-01 DE DE60010861T patent/DE60010861T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2000-02-01 CA CA002361610A patent/CA2361610C/fr not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2001
- 2001-07-27 IS IS6026A patent/IS2480B/is unknown
- 2001-07-31 ZA ZA200106312A patent/ZA200106312B/xx unknown
- 2001-08-01 NO NO20013775A patent/NO20013775L/no not_active Application Discontinuation
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PL350236A1 (en) | 2002-11-18 |
ES2218108T3 (es) | 2004-11-16 |
RU2245395C2 (ru) | 2005-01-27 |
JP2002538293A (ja) | 2002-11-12 |
IS2480B (is) | 2008-12-15 |
CN1272471C (zh) | 2006-08-30 |
US6627062B1 (en) | 2003-09-30 |
FR2789091A1 (fr) | 2000-08-04 |
CA2361610A1 (fr) | 2000-08-10 |
ZA200106312B (en) | 2003-02-26 |
MXPA01007830A (es) | 2003-06-04 |
CA2361610C (fr) | 2004-07-06 |
EP1151150B1 (fr) | 2004-05-19 |
FR2789091B1 (fr) | 2001-03-09 |
AU2301200A (en) | 2000-08-25 |
DE60010861T2 (de) | 2004-11-04 |
ATE267277T1 (de) | 2004-06-15 |
PL195085B1 (pl) | 2007-08-31 |
NO20013775L (no) | 2001-09-28 |
AU776902B2 (en) | 2004-09-23 |
DE60010861D1 (de) | 2004-06-24 |
BR0007917A (pt) | 2001-11-27 |
CN1342219A (zh) | 2002-03-27 |
IS6026A (is) | 2001-07-27 |
WO2000046426A1 (fr) | 2000-08-10 |
NO20013775D0 (no) | 2001-08-01 |
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