Electrode-rigidifying device and rigidifying system using said device

Abstract

An electrode stiffening device that avoids the occurrence of short-circuits produced between anodes and cathodes during electrodepositing processes, wherein said device comprises a rigid monolithic body of side inclined walls configuring a triangular-shaped cross-section that is wider in its rear portion, where said side inclined walls join in the front portion of the device, forming a fit area arranged to receive the peripheral edge of an electrode tightly, preferably of an anode and making it stiff in its whole extension and separating it from the adjacent electrodes.

Description

[0001]This application refers to an anode straightening, separating and stiffening system, including at least a stiffening device, preferably plastic, that improves the quality and increases the production of metallic cathodes obtained from electrolytic processes, thus avoiding the short-circuits that influence on the formation of nodulations on the cathode surface. In addition, said system and device installed along the sides of each anode increases the efficiency of the electric current and extends the time of use of anodes, thus settling part of the issues existing in the electrolytic processes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is known that during the electrolytic processes to produce metallic cathodes, for example by electrolytic refining and electro-winning, anode plates are used, which are initially flat, straight or vertical. Said anodes, mainly manufactured in lead or in any other proper material for the process, undergo degradation due to the corrosive action of the hot ...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a stiffening system for cathodes that improves production and quality of cathodes by 3% to 5%, increases the efficiency of current by at least 2%, and extends the useful life of anodes by at least 20%. The stiffening system includes a stiffening device that is placed on a cathode and comprises rear, front, and side projections. The stiffening device provides stability and support to the cathode, reducing damage during handling and use. The "technical effects" of the invention improve the efficiency and lifespan of cathodes, which are important factors in electrodepositing.

Problems solved by technology

As already stated, the devices known in the art do not allow to solving the problems from the strain of the anodic plates integrally, i.e. keeping the anodes stiff and totally vertical, while an equidistant separation between them and the cathodes exists, thus avoiding short-circuits and the formation of nodulations that affect the quality and production of electro-won electrodes.

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