Prebaked Cell Aluminum (3rd Edition)

Author: Qiu Zhuxian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-17
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the prebake cell smelting technology, which represents the main development direction of the modern aluminum industry. The book is divided into 3 parts, with a total of 26 chapters, explaining the fundamental principles of modern aluminum smelting and the development status and trends of the aluminum industry both domestically and internationally. It details the production technology of prebake cell smelting, covering the control of process parameters such as current efficiency and electrical energy consumption during the smelting process. It also introduces phenomena within the aluminum electrolysis cell, including the magnetic field, aluminum liquid circulation, the wetting and penetration of cryolite-aluminum oxide melt on the electrodes, anode effects, and low-temperature aluminum electrolysis. Additionally, it covers refining of aluminum, aluminum alloys, and related technologies, as well as major equipment such as prebake anode cells and prebake anodes. The book also introduces new technologies in aluminum smelting, such as inert anodes, inert cathodes, and insulated side walls of aluminum electrolysis cells, as well as auxiliary technologies like process control, flue gas treatment, damage and maintenance, and the recycling of used cathode carbon blocks and carbon slag. Furthermore, the appendix includes useful materials such as the electrochemical equivalents of elements, material and energy balance calculations for prebake cells, and national standards for aluminum smelting materials. This book is primarily intended for professionals engaged in production, technology, engineering, and research in the aluminum industry, as well as for faculty and students in metallurgical disciplines at universities.