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Chemical treatment of aluminum cathodes in zinc electrowinning

US5019172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1990
Grant dateMay 28, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C7/02
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chemical treatment of an aluminum cathode used in zinc electrowinning consists of contacting the affected areas of the aluminum cathode or the entire surface of the cathode with a dilute hydrochloric acid aqueous solution.

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