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Efficient electrowinning of zinc from alkaline electrolytes

US5958210A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C7/002
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Zinc metal is deposited from an alkali electrolyte solution onto conductive seed particles in an electrowinning process which yields unusually high current efficiency and low energy consumption.

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