Improving the electrolytic process for magnesium production

Magnesium Corporation of America has completed a development program design ed to improve the performance efficiency of the electrolysis system and eli minate operating chlorine losses. This work has culminated in the recent mo dernization of the process. The conversion has provided a number of operati ng benefits including significant reductions in labor costs, energy costs, maintenance costs, and environmental releases. This paper will review the d evelopment, design, environmental impact, and cost benefit of the project.