Aluminum Electrolytic Inert Anode

This chapter introduces the inert anode and points out that the inert anode can overcome the shortcomings of the electrolytic cells and carbon anode. The development, advantages, and disadvantages of various inert anodes and electrolytic cells are introduced. This chapter also focuses on the cermet inert anode developed by American Aluminum Company (Alcoa), which is considered to be the best and most promising inert anode. In addition, the shortcomings of cermet inert anode and the problems that hinder its popularization and application in the aluminum industry are introduced.