Reasons as to why the carbon electrodes require continual replacement

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Thomas Klemm · Answer 1 · 2023-10-19T07:04:21+0000

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Oxygen reacts with the carbon anode to form carbon dioxide. Therefore, the anode gradually oxidizes. They must be replaced frequently, which increases the cost of aluminum production.

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