DIAPHRAGM-FREE ELECTROLYSER TO PRODUCE MAGNESIUM AND CHLORINE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: production of magnesium by electrolysis of melted salts. SUBSTANCE: diaphragm-free electrolyser has enclosure 1, lining 2, partition 3 with overflow conduit 4 dividing electrolytic compartment 5 and cell 6. Electrolytic compartment includes anodes 7 and cathodes 8. Partition 3 has protrusions 9 and 10 below overflow conduit 4 which sides have various height relative to cathode 8 and are connected by guide 11 creating shape of wedge or step together with upper faces of protrusions. Partition 3 has shape of trapezium above overflow conduit 4 with sides arranged at various angles. EFFECT: decreased losses of magnesium, increased output. 5 cl, 2 dwg