Abstract: A process for obtaining electrolytic manganese from the treated sludge of the exhaust gases of ferroalloy production furnaces for any other industrial waste having magnesium in general, with a significant manganese content, by means of a process consisting of the following phases: sulphation, lixiviation, purification, conditioning and electrolysis, and whereby a manganese sulphate liquor is obtained that is suitable for the already known electrolysis process, which allows obtaining electrolytic manganese.
Abstract: An improved process for the continuous manufacture of impurity and iron-free electrodes for electric arc furnaces including a mechanism allowing the replacement of an amorphous coal electrode by a graphite core electrode without extensive furnace shutdown. A dual sliding system is provided which allows an electrode to be continuously baked and provided to the furnace with or without a metal casing and which includes a special contact plate for transmitting electric current which decreases substantially the contact surface of the plate. The process is especially useful for obtaining impurity free elemental silicon.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 1992
Date of Patent:
September 27, 1994
Assignee:
Ferroatlantica, S.L.
Inventors:
Francisco J. Bullon Camarasa, Juan J. Ropero Beltran, Juan A. Benedit del Burgo