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Electrical conductivity of the (KF-AlF3)-NaF-LiF Molten System with Al2O3 additions at Low Cryolite Ratio
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Potassium CryoliteEngineeringElectrical ConductivityElectrometallurgyChemical EngineeringCorrosionCalcium AluminateThermodynamicsMaterials ScienceMaterials EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSolid-state IonicAl2o3 AdditionsElectrochemistryMolten MixturesLow Cryolite RatioIonic ConductorApplied PhysicsFundamental ElectrochemistryAluminum ElectrolysisElectrical Insulation
The electrical conductivity of low temperature electrolytes for aluminum electrolysis has been measured. The potassium cryolite was the basic melt. Additions of LiF and NaF increased the conductivity of (KF +AlF3) molten mixtures but Al2O3 decreased it.