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Biography

Qiu Zhuxian, male, Han nationality, is a native of Haimen County, Jiangsu Province. He was born in 1921 and graduated from Jiaotong University.

Qiu's main academic achievements lie in researching the theory of the electrolysis of molten salt and its application technology, which involve the structure and nature of molten salt, interfacial phenomenon (creation of metal fog, electrode wettability, anode effect, the penetration of electrolyte towards the positive electrode), electrode process, current efficiency, and the saving of electric energy. He has published more than 150 academic treatises and written 2 monographs: 'Physics and Chemistry of Aluminum Metallurgy,' and 'Aluminum Metallurgy in Prebaked Cells.' He also coauthored 'Aluminum Electrolysis and Nonferrous Metallurgy.' He has translated, in collaboration with others, 5 books, among which is the 'Principle of Aluminum Electrolysis.'

He has been awarded several national awards for his researched and has been recognized internationally for his outstanding achievements.