Graphite Side Electrode for Aluminum Reduction Cell
Graphite side electrodes (anode collectors) used in Hall-Héroult aluminum reduction cells to collect current from baked anodes. Designed for immersion in molten cryolite bath. Falls under 8545.11.0050 as furnace electrodes for electrolytic smelting.
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