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A laboratory study was conducted to determine electrical conductivity of cryolitic melts by using a novel moving electrode technique. The newly-developed method proved to have distinct advantages over previously-used, classical techniques in accurately measuring the electrical conductivity of highly corrosive cryolitic melts. Results were obtained for a comprehensive range of cryolite ratio, alumina, calcium fluoride, magnesium fluoride, and lithium fluoride concentrations at different bath temperatures. The results were compared with that predicted by the Choudhary model. Differences in the electrical conductivity of low cryolite ratio and high concentrations of additives at low bath temperatures were found and discussed.
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Wang, X., Peterson, R.D., Tabereaux, A.T. (2016). Electrical Conductivity of Cryolitic Melts. In: Bearne, G., Dupuis, M., Tarcy, G. (eds) Essential Readings in Light Metals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48156-2_8
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