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1. A cell for high temperature electrochemical reactions, the cell comprising: a container, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;an extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the container at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, the extension tube configured to reduce conductive heat loss from the container;a second electrode positioned in the container and extending out of the container via the conduit;an ionically conductive liquid electrolyte positioned...
1. A cell for high temperature electrochemical reactions, the cell comprising: a container, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;an extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the container at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, the extension tube configured to reduce conductive heat loss from the container;a second electrode positioned in the container and extending out of the container via the conduit;an ionically conductive liquid electrolyte positioned within the container and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode; andan elastomeric seal positioned proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell. 2. The cell according to claim 1, further including an electrical insulation sleeve between the second electrode and the extension tube. 3. The cell according to claim 1, wherein the elastomeric seal includes an o-ring compression fitting. 4. The cell according to claim 3, further including a tee compression fitting positioned between the first end of the extension tube and the o-ring compression fitting. 5. The cell according to claim 1, further including one or more heating elements thermally coupled to the container. 6. The cell according to claim 5, further including thermal insulation for covering at least a portion of the one or more heating elements, the container, the extension tube, or combinations thereof. 7. The cell according to claim 6, wherein a portion of the extension tube is not thermally insulated. 8. The cell according to claim 1, wherein the extension tube is removably coupled to the container. 9. The cell according to claim 1, wherein the container includes top, bottom and side walls, and wherein the extension tube is coupled to a side wall, allowing cells to be stacked on top of each other. 10. The cell according to claim 1, further comprising a solid metal, a liquid metal, or combinations thereof, within the container. 11. A cell for high temperature electrochemical reactions, the cell comprising: a container having an insulating sheath within the container, an insulating coating on the inner walls of the container, or both, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;an extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the container at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, the extension tube configured to reduce conductive heat loss from the container;a second electrode positioned in the container and extending out of the container via the conduit;an ionically conductive electrolyte positioned within the container and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode; andan elastomeric seal positioned proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell. 12. The cell according to claim 11, wherein the insulating sheath, the insulating coating, or both have a different corrosion resistance relative to the inner walls of the container. 13. The cell according to claim 11, wherein the insulating sheath, the insulating coating, or both provide electrical insulation. 14. The cell according to claim 11, further comprising an electrical insulation material coupled between the container and the insulating sheath, and wherein the insulating sheath includes metal. 15. A cell for high temperature electrochemical reactions, the cell comprising: a container, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;an extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the container at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end;a second electrode positioned in the container and extending out of the container via the conduit;a seal positioned proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell; anda socket compression fitting attached to the container, the extension tube removably attachable to the socket compression fitting. 16. A method of making an electrochemical cell, the method comprising: filling a container with material for electrolysis, the container including an opening, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;placing a second electrode in the container via the opening;placing an ionically conductive liquid electrolyte within the container and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode;placing a cap over the opening, an extension tube coupled to the cap, the extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the cap at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, the extension tube configured to reduce conductive heat loss from the container, wherein the second electrode extends out of the container via the conduit; andinstalling an elastomeric seal proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein filling the container with material for electrolysis is via the opening, prior to placement of the cap. 18. The method of claim 16, wherein filling the container with material for electrolysis is via the extension tube, subsequent to placement of the cap. 19. The method according to claim 16, further including providing an electrical insulation sleeve between the second electrode and the extension tube. 20. The method according to claim 16, wherein the elastomeric seal includes an o-ring compression fitting, the method further comprising providing a tee compression fitting positioned between the first end of the extension tube and the o-ring compression fitting. 21. The method according to claim 16, wherein the container includes top, bottom and side walls, and wherein the extension tube is coupled to a side wall, the method further including: stacking a plurality of the electrochemical cells on top of each other. 22. A method of making an electrochemical cell, the method comprising: filling a container with material for electrolysis, the container including an opening and having (1) an insulating sheath within the container, (2) an insulating coating on the inner walls of the container, or (3) both, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;placing a second electrode in the container via the opening;placing an ionically conductive electrolyte within the container and in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode;placing a cap over the opening, an extension tube coupled to the cap, the extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the cap at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, the extension tube configured to reduce conductive heat loss from the container, wherein the second electrode extends out of the container via the conduit; andinstalling an elastomeric seal proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell. 23. The method according to claim 22, further including providing an electrical insulation material coupled between the container and the insulating sheath, wherein the insulating sheath includes metal. 24. A method of making an electrochemical cell, the method comprising: filling a container with material for electrolysis, the container including an opening, at least a portion of the container acting as a first electrode;placing a second electrode in the container via the opening;placing a cap over the opening, an extension tube coupled to the cap, the extension tube having a first end and a second end, the extension tube coupled to the cap at the second end, forming a conduit from the container to the first end, wherein the second electrode extends out of the container via the conduit;installing a seal proximate the first end of the extension tube, for sealing the cell;providing a socket compression fitting attached to the cap;attaching the extension tube to the socket compression fitting; andremoving the extension tube from the socket compression fitting.