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Electrical bake-out of reduction cell cathodes is the predominant method of preparing cathodes for the start of electrolytic operations. Several electrical methods are employed, including resistor coke bed, graphite “candle” and aluminum metal baking.
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Rickards, W.B., Young, P.A., Keniry, J.T., Shaw, P. (2016). Thermal Bake-Out of Reduction Cell Cathodes — Advantages and Problem Areas. 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_103
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