Electrolysis of Light Metals

The course is offered every alternate year, next time will be autumn 2026. The course includes fundamental theory for industrial electrowinning in molten salts, with special emphasis on aluminium. Topics: - Phase diagrams. - Electrolyte structure, thermodynamics. - Physicochemical properties. - Electrode reactions. - Current efficiency. - Metal solubility. - Inert electrodes.

The candiate should have a fundamental theoretical understanding of the principles for the production of aluminium molten salts electrolysis.

Lectures and group discussions depending on the number of students. Voluntary exercises. Expected time usage: Lectures: 40 hours, preparation for discussion and presentations: 60 hours. Self study: 100 hours. If there are fewer than three candidates, the course will be taught through colloquium work.