Hydral 2: a semi‐continuously cast aluminium anode — Part I

Abstract

Hydral‐2 aluminium anodes are industrially produced by the vertical semi‐continuous casting process. The results of a comparative study, conducted on large offshore anodes, of the chemical and electrochemical homogenieties of fixed mould cast anodes and semi‐continuous cast anodes are detailed. The effects that alloy solidification after casting have upon grain structure and upon contact between insert and alloy are discussed. We report the preliminary results of field tests at Pechiney's test facility in Vlissengen, Holland. These trials were conducted in the North Sea with full‐size production anodes.

Citation

Reboul, M.C., Delatte, M.C. and Pieraerts, J.M. (1982), "Hydral 2: a semi‐continuously cast aluminium anode — Part I", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 29 No. 10, pp. 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb007206