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Electrolytic processes with reduced cell voltage and gas formation

US7384533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2002
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D3/38
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Electrolytic solutions containing organic additive(s) selected from a described class of additives (e.g., 4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine) reduce overall applied electrical potential of electrolytic cells and/or reduce gas formation at the anode(s) or increase copper production rate. Benefits include reducing overall power consumption and reducing acid mist during electrolytic processes.

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