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Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 4, Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production

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  1. Alan Tomsett

    1. Pacific Aluminium, Pacific Technology Centre, Singapore

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  2. John Johnson

    1. TMS Light Metals Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production Symposium, USA

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Part of the book series: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series (MMMS)

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Table of contents (157 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
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  2. Hall-Héroult Cell Carbon Anodes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
      PDF

    2. Raw Materials: Coke

      1. Calcined Coke from Crude Oil to Customer Silo
        • Bernie Vitchus, Frank Cannova, Howard Childs
        Pages 3-10
      2. Refinery Feedstocks, Coke Structures and Aluminum Cell Anodes
        • Paul J. Rhedey, Denis DuTremblay
        Pages 11-18
      3. Coker Feedstock Characteristics and Calcined Coke Properties
        • P. J. Rhedey, S. K. Nadkarni
        Pages 19-23
      5. High Vanadium Venezuelan Petroleum Coke, A Rawmaterial for the Aluminum Industry?
        • Ulrich Mannweiler, Wolfgang Schmidt-Hatting, Domingo Rodriguez, Alex Maitland
        Pages 30-35
      6. Use of Shot Coke as an Anode Raw Material
        • Les Edwards, Franz Vogt, Mike Robinette, Ric Love, Anthony Ross, Marilou McClung et al.
        Pages 36-41
      7. Influence of High-Sulfur Cokes on Anode Performance
        • S. S. Jones, R. D. Hildebrandt, M. C. Hedlund
        Pages 42-52
      8. Carbon Raw Material Effects on Aluminum Reduction Cell Anodes
        • P. J. Rhedey, S. K. Nadkarni
        Pages 53-58
      10. A Comprehensive Review of the Effects of Calcination at Various Temperatures on Coke Structure and Properties Part II
        • Edward E. Hardin, Paul J. Ellis, Craig L. Beilharz, Lester McCoy
        Pages 73-83
      12. Coke Calcination Levels and Aluminum Anode Quality
        • Christian Dreyer, Bernard Samanos, Franz Vogt
        Pages 93-100
      14. Use of Under-Calcined Coke for the Production of Low Reactivity Anodes
        • Jérémie Lhuissier, Laïlah Bezamanifary, Magali Gendre, Marie-Josée Chollier
        Pages 109-113
      15. Anode Filler Coke Porosity Studies
        • P. J. Rhedey
        Pages 114-118
      16. Desulfurization and Its Effect on Calcined Coke Properties
        • Ron M. Garbarino, Robert T. Tonti
        Pages 119-122
      17. Influence of Petroleum Coke Sulphur Content on the Sodium Sensitivity of Carbon Anodes
        • Sheralyn M. Hume, Werner K. Fischer, Raymond C. Perruchoud, James B. Metson, R. Terry K. Baker
        Pages 123-129
      18. A review of Coke and Anode Desulfurization
        • Les Charles Edwards, Keith J. Neyrey, Lorentz Petter Lossius
        Pages 130-135
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About this book

This compilation is the most comprehensive historical collection of papers written on primary aluminum science and technology. It is a definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metals technologies and contains a strong mix of materials science and practical, applied technology. Written for materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, mechanical engineers, aerospace and automobile engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, this volume is a valuable resource for the global aluminum and light metals industries.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • Pacific Aluminium, Pacific Technology Centre, Singapore

    Alan Tomsett

  • TMS Light Metals Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production Symposium, USA

    John Johnson

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About the editors

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) is a member-driven international professional society dedicated to fostering the exchange of learning and ideas across the entire range of materials science and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production, to basic research and the advanced applications of materials. Included among its nearly 13,000 professional and student members are metallurgical and materials engineers, scientists, researchers, educators, and administrators from more than 70 countries on six continents. For more information on TMS, visit www.tms.org.
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