Method and apparatus for the electrolytic production of copper wire
US5242571A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D7/0607
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for producing copper wire by electrolytically engrossing a copper starting wire. Basically the invention utilizes an electrolytic tank employing a pair or pairs of shafts positioned externally of the tank upon which a minimum of one but generally at least two starting wires are transported on each pair for transfer of the wires through the tank. Multiple tanks, e.g., 10 to 1000 or more, may be used in a single facility for refining or electrowinning processes depending on the quantity of copper wire desired to be produced.
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