US3919071A - Seal for anode stems in an electrolysis cell - Google Patents

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US3919071A
US3919071A US494745A US49474574A US3919071A US 3919071 A US3919071 A US 3919071A US 494745 A US494745 A US 494745A US 49474574 A US49474574 A US 49474574A US 3919071 A US3919071 A US 3919071A
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Luciano Mose
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    • C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25B—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25B9/00—Cells or assemblies of cells; Constructional parts of cells; Assemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assemblies; Process-related cell features
    • C25B9/60—Constructional parts of cells
    • C25B9/63—Holders for electrodes; Positioning of the electrodes

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  • a unitary flexible gas-tight seal is provided between I d the stationary cover of an electrolysis cell and each [30] Foreign Apphcdnon Prmm) Dam anode stem which is of current carrying material.
  • the [973 German) 2340340 seal comprises a ring plug of flexible material which 7 7 snugly fits the cover hole through which the respective 204/286; 204/279; 19 anode stem projects.
  • Integral with the ring plug is a l neck terminating in a sleeve which gas-tightly em- 2 ll T 11/12; BOIK 1/00 braces the anode stem.
  • the neck may be bellows-like L 81 of Search or smooth. such that axial movement of the sleeve rel 204/219 ative to the ring plug can be achieved.
  • the ring plug may be equipped with an expansion ring for [56] References Cned reducing the flexibility of the plug.
  • the invention relates to flexible seals for the anode stems of an electrolysis cell with stationary cover and graphite or dimensionally stable anodes, the anode stem being the electric current conductor through the cover to the anode.
  • the anode stem seal must provide a hermetic closure between the inside of the cell and the atmosphere while permitting axial displacement of the stem relative to the cover.
  • a known method of meeting these requirements is to provide a round opening in the cell cover at each point where the stem passes through the cover, the diameter of the opening being a multiple of the anode stem diameter.
  • the annular opening around the stem is covered, e.g. according to German OS 1,671,440, with a flexible diaphragm which is heat and corrosion resistant.
  • the seal between cell cover and diaphragm is effected by means of a flanged ring and several screws.
  • Scaling the cell at the anode stem is effected by pressing the diaphragm against a corrosion and compression resistant sleeve around the stem by means of a nut on the stem.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a flexible seal at the anode stems of an electrolysis cell so as to avoid the known disadvantages.
  • this object is met by providing a seal made of one piece, with an outer ring plug having a neck which terminates at the anode stem in a cylindrical sealing sleeve.
  • a further embodiment of the invention provides for an expansion ring to be used in conjunction with the ring plug.
  • An expansion ring may be omitted if the outer ring plug is less flexible and elastic than the diaphragm.
  • FIGURE is a fragmentary sectional view of flexible seals for anode stems of an electrolysis cell.
  • Bottom 1 of the electrolysis cell serves as the base for the cathode in the form of mercury layer 2.
  • Anodes 3 of graphite are adjusted in height by means of an adjusting device (not illustrated here) so that a proper gap is obtained between the lower surface of the anode and the mercury layer.
  • Between the mercury cathode 2 and each anode 3, and around the anodes is brine to be electrolytically decomposed.
  • the upper end of the cell is closed by a stationary cover 6. Electric power is fed to the anodes 3 through current carrying anode stems 4.
  • an outer ring plug 7 has an integral flexible neck 8 which extends inwards and upwards to an integral sleeve-like sealing part 9 which embraces the respective anode stem.
  • the ring plug 7 is slightly conical on the outside in order to facilitate its being forced sealingly into a tapered opening in the cell cover 6.
  • the ring plug 7 may be provided with an expansion ring 10 of rigid material.
  • the neck 8 itself may be smooth as shown on the left side of the drawing provided with a loop connection with the ring plug 7, or of bellows or accordian form as shown on the right side of the drawing. Both forms enable axial movement of the sleeve 9 relative to the ring plug 7.
  • the sealing neck 8 should expediently have sufficient flexible lips, as shown, with the required pre-stress to ensure adequate gas-tightness.
  • the anode stems 4, against which the sealing sleeves 9 are pressed, should be as smooth as possible, in order to facilitate axial displacement of the sleeves, if required.
  • a seal as claimed in claim 1, comprising an expansion ring in said ring plug for reducing the flexibility thereof.
  • a seal as claimed in claim 1 comprising flexible prestressed lips on the interior of said sleeve for effecting a gas-tight seal with the anode stem.

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JP (1) JPS5050295A (sv)
BE (1) BE818323A (sv)
CA (1) CA1022881A (sv)
FI (1) FI57131C (sv)
FR (1) FR2240303B1 (sv)
GB (1) GB1462460A (sv)
IN (1) IN142921B (sv)
PL (1) PL90307B1 (sv)
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US4072595A (en) * 1977-03-07 1978-02-07 Olin Corporation Anode seal assembly for electrolytic cells
US4407614A (en) * 1977-12-30 1983-10-04 Muhr Und Bender Apparatus for perforating a workpiece
US4891104A (en) * 1987-04-24 1990-01-02 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Enzymatic electrode and electrode module and method of use
US4935106A (en) * 1985-11-15 1990-06-19 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Ion selective/enzymatic electrode medical analyzer device and method of use
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US6200438B1 (en) 1997-01-10 2001-03-13 Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Cell cover for electrolytic cells
US20050194249A1 (en) * 2002-10-14 2005-09-08 Aluminum Pechiney Electrolytic cell leak limiter
US20050266735A1 (en) * 2003-05-12 2005-12-01 Aluminum Pechiney Element for handling connectors for electrolytic cells which are used for the production of aluminum
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US3260662A (en) * 1962-02-13 1966-07-12 Olin Mathieson Anode assembly for mercury cathode cells
US3511766A (en) * 1967-10-02 1970-05-12 Dow Chemical Co Current lead-in pin

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US3260662A (en) * 1962-02-13 1966-07-12 Olin Mathieson Anode assembly for mercury cathode cells
US3511766A (en) * 1967-10-02 1970-05-12 Dow Chemical Co Current lead-in pin

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US4072595A (en) * 1977-03-07 1978-02-07 Olin Corporation Anode seal assembly for electrolytic cells
US4407614A (en) * 1977-12-30 1983-10-04 Muhr Und Bender Apparatus for perforating a workpiece
US4935106A (en) * 1985-11-15 1990-06-19 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Ion selective/enzymatic electrode medical analyzer device and method of use
US4946651A (en) * 1985-11-15 1990-08-07 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Sample holder for a body fluid analyzer
US4891104A (en) * 1987-04-24 1990-01-02 Smithkline Diagnostics, Inc. Enzymatic electrode and electrode module and method of use
US6200438B1 (en) 1997-01-10 2001-03-13 Bayer Aktiengesellschaft Cell cover for electrolytic cells
US20050194249A1 (en) * 2002-10-14 2005-09-08 Aluminum Pechiney Electrolytic cell leak limiter
US7678244B2 (en) 2002-10-14 2010-03-16 Aluminum Pechiney Electrolytic cell leak limiter
US20050266735A1 (en) * 2003-05-12 2005-12-01 Aluminum Pechiney Element for handling connectors for electrolytic cells which are used for the production of aluminum
US7344625B2 (en) 2003-05-12 2008-03-18 E.C.L. Element for handling connectors for electrolytic cells which are used for the production of aluminum
US20080097135A1 (en) * 2006-10-18 2008-04-24 Alcoa Inc. Electrode containers and associated methods
US8252156B2 (en) * 2006-10-18 2012-08-28 Alcoa Inc. Electrode containers and associated methods

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JPS5050295A (sv) 1975-05-06
DE2340240B2 (de) 1976-01-02
SE394462B (sv) 1977-06-27
PL90307B1 (sv) 1977-01-31
SE7410044L (sv) 1975-02-10
BE818323A (fr) 1974-11-18
FI236574A (sv) 1975-02-10
FI57131C (fi) 1980-06-10
GB1462460A (en) 1977-01-26
FR2240303A1 (sv) 1975-03-07
AU7231274A (en) 1976-02-19
DE2340240A1 (de) 1975-03-06
CA1022881A (en) 1977-12-20
IN142921B (sv) 1977-09-10
FR2240303B1 (sv) 1979-08-03

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