Anode assembly, system including the assembly, and method of using same

US9988728B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION · US

Inventors

• Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin · Copiapó, CL
• Rafael Garcia Navarro · Silver City, US
• Luis Ricardo Olivares · Calama, CL
• Larry R. Todd · Calama, CL
• Ron Haines · Willoughby, US
• Chris Zanotti · North Royalton, US
• Casey J. Clayton · Calama, CL
• Mark Peabody · Carl Junction, US
• Scot P. Sandoval · Morenci, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 2, 2015
• Grant date: Jun 5, 2018
• Expiry date: Mar 11, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C25C1/22
• WIPO field: Surface technology, coating
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.