Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for producing a mother plate used in electrolytic cleaning and to the mother plate which plate comprises a metal plate (1), a plate support member (2) and a plastic edge strip (6) provided on at least one of the sides (3,4,5) of the metal plate (1). According to the invention, in order to form the edge strip (6), in the mother plate (1) there is attached a mold (7) provided with an extruder (11) for extruding the edge strip material (12), so that the extruder (11) is made to proceed, with respect to the mold (7), essentially along the whole length of the mold (7), and that prior to detaching the mold (7) from the mother plate (1), the edge strip material (12), such as ethylenic acid copolymer, is rendered in an essentially solid form. Moreover, according to the invention at least two opposite sides (3,4) of the mother plate (1) are provided with an edge strip (6).
Abstract:
An inert electrode material is made by reacting at an elevated temperature a mixture preferably comprising iron oxide, at least one other metal oxide, copper and silver. The reaction produces a material having ceramic phase portions and alloy phase portions, wherein the alloy phase portions have copper-rich interior portions and silver-rich exterior portions. Inert anodes made with a reaction mixture containing copper and silver have lower wear rates than inert anodes made with copper and no silver.
Abstract:
An edge protector for an electrolysis electrode onto which a thick-electrodeposited copper product is deposited for producing an electrolytic copper product, has an outer surface shape in the central portion thereof which reduces the thickness in that portion to improve uniformity of cooling, and thereby reduce stress cracking as a result of the reduced buildup of thermal stresses. The outer surfaces may be inclined planes or suitable curved shapes that converge from an outer jaw toward an inner jaw. In one embodiment an edge protector is taught such that its top end is angled downward from its center outward at an angle of less than twenty degrees to prevent creation of sharp edges and difficulty in removal. A spreader bar has a shape which enables clamping of the edge protector onto an electrolysis electrode without excessive expansion of the outer jaw, thereby lengthening service life, and easing installation. Both a hollowed and a tapered spreader bar are taught for end insertion.
Abstract:
A process for the electrolytic recovery of metals from solutions containing metal ions and fluorides and/or anionic flurocomplexes in diaphragmless cells wherein the deposition of the metals at the cathodes and the oxygen evolution at the anodes is effected, the improvement comprising the use of insoluble anodes made of sintered powders of doped tin dioxide optionally provided with coating of zirconyl phosphate and metal oxides which prevents the deposition of metal oxides on the anode surface and catalyze the oxygen evolution reaction.
Abstract:
For the electrolytic extraction of metal from a solution containing metal ions and situated in a first cell, metal is cathodically deposited by means of an anode on an electrically conductive endless band immersed partially into the solution, and is redissolved anodically in the electrolyte of an adjacent second cell by partial immersion of the circulating endless band; the metal dissolved in the second cell is again deposited in high purity on a cathode.
Abstract:
A metal surface is now described having enhanced adhesion of subsequently applied coatings. The substrate metal of the article, such as a valve metal as represented by titanium, is provided with a highly desirable surface characteristic for subsequent coating application. This can be initiated by selection of a metal of desirable metallurgy and heat history, including prior heat treatment to provide surface grain boundaries which may be most readily etched. In subsequent etching operation, the surface is made to exhibit well defined, three dimensional grains with deep grain boundaries. Subsequently applied coatings, by penetrating into the etched intergranular valleys, are desirably locked onto the metal substrate surface and provide enhanced lifetime even in rugged commercial environments.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electrode for electrolysis, whose front side comprises a plurality of substantially parallel channels defined by substantially parallel threads of electrically conducting material, which are attached to and in electric contact with the underlying electrode structure. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of producing an electrode, an electrolytic cell comprising an electrode according to the invention, and the use of such an electrode in electrolysis.
Abstract:
An insoluble anode is for the electrowinning of heavy metals from aqueous solutions which contain them, and for the electrolytic production of oxidizer halogenated salts.The anode includes a copper bar acting as a bus bar (i.e., as a current-bearing bar), having vertical and horizontal holes through which fork-shaped elements, made from a bimetallic conductor, are inserted and fastened. A plurality of fork-shaped elements, made from the filamentary bimetallic conductor, coated by a catalytic layer of Pt and/or PbO.sub.2, act as an electrode with preferential oxygen development. A framework made from an insulating plastics material, is for supporting and stiffening the structure, and for the precise positioning of the anode inside the cell.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing heavy metals from waste water, soils, or process streams by electrolytic cell means. The method includes cooling a cell cathode to form an ice layer over the cathode and then applying an electric current to deposit a layer of the heavy metal over the ice. The metal is then easily removed after melting the ice. In a second embodiment, the same ice-covered electrode can be employed to form powdered metals.
Abstract:
The present invention resides in a guide for a reticulate electrode bus connector. The guide comprises a body portion having an upper surface. A pair of spaced apart legs depend downwardly from a body portion and define with the body portion a guide longitudinal dimension. The legs define a longitudinally extending slot dimensioned to accommodate the reticulate electrode. The legs comprise planar, facing inner surfaces adapted to press against opposite sides of the electrode. A longitudinally extending ductway extends from the body portion upper surface to a slot. The ductway is aligned with a center line of the slot intermediate the planar facing inner surfaces. A plurality of openings extend through each of the legs communicating with the slot. The openings expose a substantial portion of the surface area of the reticulate electrode within the confines of the slot and are substantially uniformly disposed along the legs.