Methods of testing refractory and barrier (shielding) materials used in the lining of aluminum electrolyzers for resistance against corrosive attack of electrolyte components are briefly reviewed. The advantages of a method proposed by Allaire et al. [2] are emphasized vis-a-vis the conventional methods that are used to simulate performance of the aluminum electrolysis cell.

G. R. Peltier

Papers

Evaluation of a spray-on Barrier for reduction cell cathode