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Process for recovering tungsten carbide from cemented tungsten carbide scraps by selective electrolysis

US5384016A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 1993
Grant dateJan 24, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B32/949
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of recovering tungsten carbide from cemented tungsten carbide scraps by selective electrolysis is disclosed. A chelating agent is added to the electrolyte for complexing with tungsten ion to prevent passivation of tungsten carbide, and thus the dissolution rate of the cementing agent is increased.

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