Questions about aluminum in electrolisis

[daniel3001]

if used aluminum as my anode, and graphite or any other metal as my cathode. could i run a low amp current through salt water and make alminum chloride (or any other alminum product)? in other words how quickly and is it possible to produce any aluminum products with electrolysis? i was just wondering ?

 

[gravenewworld]

Instead of me typing i think this link may answer some of your questions http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=3673.
I don't know how safe electroylsis is of salt water with a low current is since you will probably be making chlorine gas along the way.

 

[ravenprp]

Yes, it is possible to produce aluminum products through electrolysis using aluminum as the anode and graphite or another metal as the cathode. However, the production rate and efficiency will depend on a variety of factors such as the concentration of salt in the water, the type of electrolyte used, and the current and voltage applied. Generally, the production of aluminum products through electrolysis can be a slow and energy-intensive process, so it may not be the most efficient method for large-scale production. It is always important to consider the cost and energy consumption when deciding on a production method for any product.