Apparatus for producing metal powder by electrowinning
US7591934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25C7/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to an apparatus for producing a metal powder product using either conventional electrowinning or alternative anode reaction chemistries in a flow-through electrowinning cell. A new design for a flow-through electrowinning cell that employs both flow-through anodes and flow-through cathodes is described. The present invention enables the production of high quality metal powders, including copper powder, from metal-containing solutions using conventional electrowinning processes, direct electrowinning, or alternative anode reaction chemistry.
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