A crude gallium purification electrolysis device

By introducing a separation mechanism and a temperature regulation mechanism into the electrolysis device, effective separation of gallium and raw materials is achieved, solving the problem of low gallium purity in existing devices and improving electrolysis efficiency and equipment reliability.

CN115161715BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19YANGZHOU ZHONGTIANLI NEW MATERIAL
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Application Number
CN202210739970.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2022-06-28
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2042-06-28

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Technical Problem

In existing electrolytic devices for purifying crude gallium, it is difficult to separate gallium from raw materials, resulting in low purity of electrolytic gallium and reduced reliability of the equipment.

Method used

An electrolysis device including a separator, a cathode body, a temperature regulating mechanism and a material receiving mechanism was designed. By separating the cathode area and the anode area and utilizing the movement and temperature control of the cathode body, gallium and raw materials are separated, thereby improving the electrolysis efficiency and purity.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the mixing of gallium and raw materials, improves the purity of electrolytic gallium, and enhances the reliability of equipment.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of electrolytic purification devices, and in particular to a crude gallium purification electrolytic device; the device adds a separation mechanism for electrolytic gallium and raw gallium, reduces the mixing of raw gallium and electrolytic gallium, improves the purity of electrolytic gallium, and improves the reliability of the device; the device comprises an electrolytic cell, a separator, a cathode body, a temperature regulating mechanism, and two sets of output pipes, the left and right sides of the separator are respectively arranged in the anode area and the cathode area, the anode area is fixedly provided with an anode plate, the bottom end of the cathode area is provided with a limiting mechanism, the cathode body is arranged in a tubular shape, and the temperature regulating mechanism is connected to the cathode body.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of electrolytic purification and separation, and in particular to a crude gallium purification electrolysis device. Background Art

[0002] As is known to all, a crude gallium purification electrolysis device is a device used to separate electrolytic gallium after purification during the crude gallium purification process, and has been widely used in the field of electrolysis devices. The existing crude gallium purification electrolysis device includes an electrolytic cell, and an electrolytic tank is provided on the top of the electrolytic cell. When the existing crude gallium purification electrolysis device is used, the cathode plate and the anode plate are both placed in the electrolytic cell, and the electrolyte is introduced into the electrolytic cell for electrolytic purification. In the prior art, the electrolytic purification operation of gallium is mainly carried out under alkaline conditions, with NaOH and NaGaO2 solution as the electrolyte, crude gallium as the anode, and platinum sheet or platinum rod as the cathode. During the electrolysis process, the liquid crude gallium at the anode dissolves, and the GaO2 in the electrolyte - The ions migrate to the cathode for discharge and precipitation. In the use of existing crude gallium purification electrolysis equipment, it was found that the raw gallium and electrolytic gallium are difficult to separate, which reduces the purity of electrolytic gallium and the reliability of the equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0003] (1) Technical problems solved

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a crude gallium purification electrolysis device, which adds a separation mechanism for electrolytic gallium and raw gallium, reduces the mixing of raw gallium and electrolytic gallium, improves the purity of electrolytic gallium, and improves the reliability of the equipment.

[0005] (2) Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A crude gallium purification electrolysis device of the present application comprises an electrolytic cell, an electrolytic tank is arranged at the top of the electrolytic cell; further comprising: a separator, the separator is fixedly arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell, the left and right sides of the separator are respectively arranged in the anode area and the cathode area, the anode area is fixedly provided with an anode plate; a cathode body, the cathode body can be moved up and down in the cathode area by a moving mechanism, a limiting mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the cathode area, and the cathode body is configured as a tube; a temperature regulating mechanism, the temperature regulating mechanism is connected to the cathode body; a material receiving mechanism, the material receiving mechanism is hung at the bottom end of the cathode body; and two groups of output pipes, the two groups of output pipes are respectively connected to the left and right ends of the electrolytic cell, and the two groups of output pipes are both connected and provided with valves.

[0007] Preferably, the partition mechanism includes a partition plate fixedly arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell, a plurality of connecting holes arranged on the upper side of the partition plate, an elongated groove arranged at the top end of the partition plate, a movable plate arranged in the elongated groove, and a height adjustment assembly connected to the movable plate, and the outer side wall of the movable plate is in sealing contact with the inner side wall of the elongated groove.

[0008] Preferably, the height adjustment assembly includes a first connecting hole arranged in the middle of the movable plate, a first threaded tube fixedly arranged inside the first connecting hole, a first threaded rod screwed inside the first threaded tube, and a first handwheel fixedly arranged at the top of the first threaded rod, the bottom end of the first threaded rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom end of the elongated slot, a reinforcement plate is provided in the middle of the upper side of the elongated slot, and the first threaded rod can be rotated through the reinforcement plate.

[0009] Preferably, the moving mechanism includes brackets fixedly arranged at the front and rear ends of the cathode body, second threaded tubes fixedly arranged at the front end of the front bracket and the rear end of the rear bracket, second threaded rods screwed inside the two groups of second threaded tubes, and a driving assembly connected to the bottom ends of the two groups of second threaded rods, and the bottom ends of the two groups of second threaded rods are rotatably connected to the bottom end of the cathode area.

[0010] Preferably, the driving assembly includes a first connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the second threaded rod, a first bevel gear fixedly arranged at the bottom ends of the two groups of first connecting shafts, a second bevel gear meshingly arranged at the side ends of the two groups of first bevel gears, a second connecting shaft fixedly arranged in the middle of the two groups of second bevel gears, a third connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the front end of the second bevel gear on the front side, a rotating plate fixedly arranged at the front end of the third connecting shaft, and a handle fixedly arranged on the lower side of the front end of the rotating plate.

[0011] Preferably, a cavity is provided in the cathode body, and the temperature regulating mechanism includes a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe provided on the left and right sides of the top of the cathode body, and the bottom ends of the water inlet pipe and the water outlet pipe are respectively connected to the left side of the top of the cavity and the lower right side of the cavity.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a telescopic rod fixedly arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the cathode area, a limiting plate fixedly arranged at the top end of the telescopic rod, and a spring wound around the outer wall of the telescopic rod, and the top and bottom ends of the spring are respectively connected to the bottom end of the limiting plate and the bottom end of the cathode area.

[0013] Preferably, the material receiving mechanism includes a slide arranged at the bottom end of the cathode body, a slide rod arranged inside the slide, a material receiving cylinder fixed to the slide rod and arranged on the lower side of the cathode body, and a connecting rod connecting the inner side wall of the material receiving cylinder and the slide rod.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a protective box, a protective groove is provided on the top of the protective box, the protective box is arranged at the bottom of the electrolytic cell, the bottom ends of the two groups of first connecting shafts can be rotatably inserted into the protective groove, the front end of the third connecting shaft can be rotatably passed through the protective box, and the second connecting shaft is connected to the bottom of the electrolytic cell through two groups of fixed plates.

[0015] Preferably, circular plates are fixedly provided on the top ends of the two groups of second threaded rods.

[0016] (3) Beneficial effects

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a crude gallium purification electrolysis device with the following beneficial effects: during the electrolytic purification process, the electrolyte is first placed in the electrolytic cell, the raw gallium is input into the anode area, the separator can separate the cathode area and the anode area, the liquid crude gallium in the anode is dissolved, and the GaO2 in the electrolyte is - After migration, the ions reach the cathode for discharge and precipitation. The cathode body is set in a tubular shape to increase the surface area and improve the electrolysis efficiency. At this time, the temperature regulating mechanism cools the cathode body to a suitable temperature to make the connected gallium crystallize to the surface. After the electrolysis is completed, the cathode body is moved upward out of the liquid surface by the moving mechanism. At this time, the temperature regulating mechanism makes the cathode body temperature higher than the melting temperature of electrolytic gallium. The receiving mechanism is hung at the bottom of the cathode body to transport the molten electrolytic gallium downward into the receiving mechanism, thereby realizing the separation operation of electrolytic gallium and raw material gallium, reducing the mixing phenomenon of the two and improving the purity of electrolytic gallium. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a front side sectional view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structures of the moving mechanism and the temperature regulating mechanism in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the material receiving mechanism in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the limiting mechanism in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the separation mechanism in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the decomposition structure.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] 1. Electrolytic cell; 11. Anode region; 12. Cathode region; 13. Anode plate; 14. Cathode body;

[0027] 2. Separation mechanism; 21. Separation plate; 22. Communication hole; 23. Movable plate; 24. Height adjustment assembly; 241. First threaded tube; 242. First threaded rod; 243. First hand wheel; 244. Reinforcement plate;

[0028] 3. Moving mechanism; 31. Bracket; 32. Second threaded tube; 33. Second threaded rod; 34. Driving assembly; 341. First bevel gear; 342. Second bevel gear; 343. Second connecting shaft; 344. Rotating plate; 345. Handle;

[0029] 4. Limiting mechanism; 41. Telescopic rod; 42. Limiting plate; 43. Spring;

[0030] 5. Temperature regulating mechanism; 51. Water inlet pipe; 52. Water outlet pipe;

[0031] 6. Material receiving mechanism; 61. Slideway; 62. Slide rod; 63. Material receiving cylinder;

[0032] 7. Output pipeline;

[0033] 8. Protective box;

[0034] 9. Round plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] See also Figure 1-7 The present invention provides a crude gallium purification electrolysis device, comprising an electrolytic cell 1, with an electrolytic tank disposed on top of the electrolytic cell 1; and further comprising:

[0037] A separator 2 is fixedly provided at the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell 1, with the left and right sides of the separator 2 being respectively provided at the anode region 11 and the cathode region 12, and the anode region 11 being fixedly provided with an anode plate 13;

[0038] a cathode body 14, which can be moved up and down in the cathode region 12 by a moving mechanism 3, a limiting mechanism 4 is provided at the bottom of the cathode region 12, and the cathode body 14 is configured as a tube;

[0039] a temperature regulating mechanism 5 , the temperature regulating mechanism 5 being in communication with the cathode body 14 ;

[0040] A material receiving mechanism 6, the material receiving mechanism 6 being hung at the bottom end of the cathode body 14; and

[0041] Two groups of output pipes 7 are connected to the left end and the right end of the electrolytic cell respectively, and both groups of output pipes 7 are connected with valves.

[0042] In the present application, during the electrolytic purification process, the electrolyte is first placed in the electrolytic cell, the raw gallium is input into the anode area 11, the separator 2 can separate the cathode area 12 and the anode area 11, the liquid crude gallium of the anode is dissolved, and the GaO2 in the electrolyte is - After migration, the ions reach the cathode for discharge and precipitation. The cathode body 14 is arranged in a tubular shape to increase the surface area and improve the electrolysis efficiency. At this time, the temperature regulating mechanism 5 cools the cathode body 14 to a suitable temperature so that the connected gallium crystallizes to the surface. After the electrolysis is completed, the cathode body 14 is moved upward out of the liquid surface by the moving mechanism 3. At this time, the temperature of the cathode body 14 is made higher than the melting temperature of the electrolytic gallium by the temperature regulating mechanism 5. The receiving mechanism 6 is hung on the bottom of the cathode body 14 to transport the molten electrolytic gallium downward into the receiving mechanism 6, thereby realizing the separation operation of electrolytic gallium and raw material gallium, reducing the mixing phenomenon of the two, and improving the purity of the electrolytic gallium.

[0043] Specifically, after the electrolysis is completed, the electrolyte and the raw gallium can be output from two groups of output pipes 7 respectively, and the two groups of output pipes 7 are controlled by valves.

[0044] Specifically, when the cathode body 14 moves downward, the limiting mechanism 4 can limit it, thereby reducing the contact between the bottom end of the cathode body 14 and the bottom end of the cathode region 12, thereby reducing the impact on the electrolysis effect.

[0045] In an embodiment of the present application, the partition mechanism 2 includes a partition plate 21 fixedly arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell, a plurality of connecting holes 22 arranged on the upper side of the partition plate 21, an elongated groove arranged at the top of the partition plate 21, a movable plate 23 arranged in the elongated groove, and a height adjustment assembly 24 connected to the movable plate 23, and the outer wall of the movable plate 23 is in sealing contact with the inner wall of the elongated groove.

[0046] In the present application, the partition plate 21 can separate the cathode area 12 and the anode area 11 to reduce the transmission of raw gallium. At the same time, the height of the movable plate 23 can be adjusted using the height adjustment component 24 according to the amount of raw gallium. When the height adjustment component 24 drives the movable plate 23 to move upward, the multiple groups of connecting holes 22 on the lower side are blocked. At this time, the usable height of the partition plate 21 becomes higher, and the amount of raw gallium that can be placed increases. Conversely, the amount of raw gallium that can be placed decreases.

[0047] Specifically, multiple groups of communicating holes 22 are provided to ensure the passage of ions.

[0048] In an embodiment of the present application, the height adjustment assembly 24 includes a first connecting hole arranged in the middle of the movable plate 23, a first threaded tube 241 fixedly arranged inside the first connecting hole, a first threaded rod 242 screwed inside the first threaded tube 241, and a first handwheel 243 fixedly arranged at the top of the first threaded rod 242. The bottom end of the first threaded rod 242 is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom end of the elongated slot, and a reinforcement plate 244 is provided in the middle of the upper side of the elongated slot. The first threaded rod 242 can be rotated through the reinforcement plate 244.

[0049] In the present application, when using the height adjustment assembly 24, the first hand wheel 243 is rotated, and the first threaded rod 242 is rotated accordingly. Under the screwing action of the first threaded tube 241, the movable plate 23 moves up and down accordingly. During the up and down movement of the movable plate 23, the connecting hole 22 can be blocked.

[0050] Specifically, when the movable plate 23 is disposed at the bottom end of the elongated slot, the movable plate 23 does not block the communicating hole 22 .

[0051] Specifically, the provision of the reinforcement plate 244 can improve the rotation stability of the first threaded rod 242 .

[0052] In an embodiment of the present application, the moving mechanism 3 includes a bracket 31 fixedly arranged at the front and rear ends of the cathode body 14, a second threaded tube 32 fixedly arranged at the front end of the front bracket 31 and the rear end of the rear bracket 31, a second threaded rod 33 screwed inside the two groups of second threaded tubes 32, and a driving assembly 34 connected to the bottom ends of the two groups of second threaded rods 33, and the bottom ends of the two groups of second threaded rods 33 are rotatably connected to the bottom end of the cathode area 12.

[0053] In this application, when the cathode body 14 moves up and down, the driving assembly 34 drives the two sets of second threaded rods 33 to rotate. Under the screwing action of the threads, the two sets of second threaded tubes 32 move up and down accordingly. Under the connection action of the two sets of brackets 31, the cathode body 14 moves up and down accordingly.

[0054] Specifically, the bracket 31 is configured to be L-shaped, which increases the stability of the cathode body 14 while allowing the cathode body 14 to move upward to the maximum extent.

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly 34 includes a first connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the second threaded rod 33, a first bevel gear 341 fixedly arranged at the bottom ends of the two groups of first connecting shafts, a second bevel gear 342 meshingly arranged at the side ends of the two groups of first bevel gears 341, a second connecting shaft 343 fixedly arranged at the middle of the two groups of second bevel gears 342, a third connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the front end of the front second bevel gear 342, a rotating plate 344 fixedly arranged at the front end of the third connecting shaft, and a handle 345 fixedly arranged on the lower side of the front end of the rotating plate 344.

[0056] In the present application, when the driving assembly 34 is in operation, the handle 345 is rotated, and under the connection between the rotating plate 344 and the third connecting shaft, the front second bevel gear 342 is rotated, and under the meshing action of the second connecting shaft 343 and the teeth, the two groups of first bevel gears 341 are rotated accordingly, and under the connection between the two groups of first connecting shafts, the two groups of first threaded rods 242 are rotated accordingly, thereby driving the cathode body 14 to move up and down.

[0057] Specifically, the two sets of first connecting shafts and the third connecting shaft are rotatably connected to the bottom end of the electrolytic cell 1 and the front end of the protective box 8 respectively through bearings.

[0058] In the embodiment of the present application, a cavity is provided in the cathode body 14, and the temperature regulating mechanism 5 includes a water inlet pipe 51 and a water outlet pipe 52 provided on the left and right sides of the top of the cathode body 14, and the bottom ends of the water inlet pipe 51 and the water outlet pipe 52 are respectively connected to the left side of the top of the cavity and the lower right side of the cavity.

[0059] In the present application, when the temperature of the cathode body 14 is controlled, the temperature regulating water is transported from the water inlet pipe 51 into the cavity and output from the water outlet pipe 52 , thereby achieving the temperature regulation of the cathode body 14 .

[0060] In an embodiment of the present application, the limiting mechanism 4 includes a telescopic rod 41 fixedly arranged in the middle of the bottom end of the cathode area 12, a limiting plate 42 fixedly arranged at the top end of the telescopic rod 41, and a spring 43 wound around the outer wall of the telescopic rod 41, and the top and bottom ends of the spring 43 are respectively connected to the bottom end of the limiting plate 42 and the bottom end of the cathode area 12.

[0061] In the present application, when the cathode body 14 moves downward, the bottom end of the cathode body 14 first contacts the limit plate 42, the spring 43 is compressed, and the telescopic rod 41 is shortened, thereby preventing the bottom end of the cathode body 14 from touching the bottom.

[0062] Specifically, the limiting plate 42 is configured as a long plate, which can achieve the effect of contacting the bottom end of the tubular cathode body 14 .

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, the material receiving mechanism 6 includes a slide 61 arranged at the bottom end of the cathode body 14, a slide rod 62 arranged inside the slide 61, a material receiving cylinder 63 fixed to the slide rod 62 and arranged on the lower side of the cathode body 14, and a connecting rod connecting the inner wall of the material receiving cylinder 63 and the slide rod 62.

[0064] In the present application, when the electrolytic gallium needs to be collected, the slide rod 62 is inserted from the front side of the slideway 61 and pushed to the rear end. At this time, the collecting cylinder 63 can collect the electrolytic gallium.

[0065] Specifically, after the material collection is completed, the material collection cylinder 63 is pulled forward and removed.

[0066] Specifically, the slide 61 is inclined at a certain angle to the horizontal plane, and the front side of the slide 61 is higher than the rear side, which can reduce the sliding rod 62 from sliding out of the slide 61 and reduce the falling off of the receiving barrel 63.

[0067] In an embodiment of the present application, a protective box 8 is further included, wherein a protective groove is provided at the top of the protective box 8, and the protective box 8 is arranged at the bottom end of the electrolytic cell 1. The bottom ends of the two groups of first connecting shafts can be rotatably inserted into the protective groove, and the front end of the third connecting shaft can be rotatably passed through the protective box 8. The second connecting shaft 343 is connected to the bottom end of the electrolytic cell 1 through two groups of fixed plates.

[0068] In the present application, the protective box 8 can protect the first bevel gear 341 and other structures, thereby increasing the supporting force and reducing damage caused by collisions.

[0069] In the embodiment of the present application, a circular plate 9 is fixedly provided on the top end of the two groups of second threaded rods 33 .

[0070] In the present application, the circular plate 9 can be provided to limit the position of the second threaded tube 32 .

[0071] When the crude gallium purification electrolysis device is in use, during the electrolytic purification process, the electrolyte is first placed in the electrolytic cell, and the raw gallium is input into the anode area 11. The separator 2 can separate the cathode area 12 and the anode area 11. The height adjustment component 24 of the separator 21 can be used to adjust the height of the movable plate 23 according to the amount of raw gallium. When the height adjustment component 24 drives the movable plate 23 to move upward, the multiple groups of connecting holes 22 on the lower side are blocked. At this time, the usable height of the separator 21 becomes higher, and the amount of raw gallium that can be placed increases. On the contrary, the amount of raw gallium that can be placed decreases, the liquid crude gallium at the anode dissolves, and the GaO2 in the electrolyte is dissolved. -After the ions migrate to the cathode for discharge and precipitation, the cathode body 14 is arranged in a tubular shape to increase the surface area and improve the electrolysis efficiency. At this time, the temperature regulating mechanism 5 cools the cathode body 14 to a suitable temperature so that the connected gallium crystallizes on the surface. After the electrolysis is completed, the handle 345 is turned. Under the connection between the rotating plate 344 and the third connecting shaft, the front second bevel gear 342 rotates. Under the meshing action of the second connecting shaft 343 and the teeth, the two sets of first bevel gears 341 rotate accordingly. Under the connection between the two sets of first connecting shafts Under the use, the two groups of first threaded rods 242 rotate accordingly, thereby driving the cathode body 14 to move upward out of the liquid surface. At this time, the temperature of the cathode body 14 is made higher than the melting temperature of the electrolytic gallium through the temperature regulating mechanism 5, and the slide rod 62 is inserted from the front side of the slide 61 and pushed to the rear end. At this time, the receiving cylinder 63 can receive the electrolytic gallium, and the molten electrolytic gallium is transported downward to the receiving mechanism 6, thereby realizing the separation operation of electrolytic gallium and raw material gallium, reducing the mixing phenomenon of the two, and improving the purity of electrolytic gallium.

[0072] It should be noted that references in this specification to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," and the like indicate that the described embodiment may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not necessarily every embodiment includes that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not.

[0073] It should be readily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on something,” but also includes “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” includes not only the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also includes “above” or “over” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0074] Additionally, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "beneath," "beneath," "above," and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature to other elements or features as depicted in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein should be interpreted accordingly.

[0075] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article, or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or device comprising the element.

[0076] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A crude gallium purification electrolysis device, comprising an electrolytic cell (1), wherein an electrolytic tank is provided at the top of the electrolytic cell (1); characterized in that: Also includes: A separator (2), the separator (2) being fixedly arranged at the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell (1), the left and right sides of the separator (2) being respectively arranged at the anode region (11) and the cathode region (12), the anode region (11) being fixedly provided with an anode plate (13); A cathode body (14), the cathode body (14) being movable up and down in the cathode region (12) via a moving mechanism (3), a limiting mechanism (4) being provided at the bottom end of the cathode region (12), and the cathode body (14) being arranged in a tubular shape; a temperature regulating mechanism (5), the temperature regulating mechanism (5) being in communication with the cathode body (14); A material receiving mechanism (6), the material receiving mechanism (6) being hung at the bottom end of the cathode body (14); and Two groups of output pipes (7), the two groups of output pipes (7) are respectively connected to the left end and the right end of the electrolytic cell, and the two groups of output pipes (7) are both connected and provided with valves; The moving mechanism (3) comprises a bracket (31) fixedly arranged at the front and rear ends of the cathode body (14), a second threaded tube (32) fixedly arranged at the front end of the front bracket (31) and the rear end of the rear bracket (31), a second threaded rod (33) screwed inside the two sets of second threaded tubes (32), and a driving assembly (34) connected to the bottom ends of the two sets of second threaded rods (33), wherein the bottom ends of the two sets of second threaded rods (33) are rotatably connected to the bottom end of the cathode area (12); The driving assembly (34) includes a first connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the second threaded rod (33), a first bevel gear (341) fixedly arranged at the bottom ends of the two sets of first connecting shafts, a second bevel gear (342) meshed with the side ends of the two sets of first bevel gears (341), a second connecting shaft (343) fixedly arranged at the middle of the two sets of second bevel gears (342), a third connecting shaft fixedly arranged at the front end of the front second bevel gear (342), a rotating plate (344) fixedly arranged at the front end of the third connecting shaft, and a handle (345) fixedly arranged at the lower side of the front end of the rotating plate (344); The material receiving mechanism (6) includes a slideway (61) arranged at the bottom end of the cathode body (14), a slide rod (62) arranged inside the slideway (61), a material receiving cylinder (63) fixedly arranged on the slide rod (62) and arranged on the lower side of the cathode body (14), and a connecting rod connecting the inner side wall of the material receiving cylinder (63) and the slide rod (62); The partition mechanism (2) comprises a partition plate (21) fixedly arranged at the middle of the bottom end of the electrolytic cell, a plurality of communication holes (22) arranged on the upper side of the partition plate (21), an elongated groove arranged at the top end of the partition plate (21), a movable plate (23) arranged in the elongated groove, and a height adjustment assembly (24) connected to the movable plate (23), wherein the outer side wall of the movable plate (23) is in sealing contact with the inner side wall of the elongated groove.

2. The electrolytic device for purifying crude gallium according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly (24) comprises a first connecting hole provided in the middle of the movable plate (23), a first threaded tube (241) fixedly provided inside the first connecting hole, a first threaded rod (242) screwed inside the first threaded tube (241), and a first hand wheel (243) fixedly provided at the top of the first threaded rod (242), wherein the bottom end of the first threaded rod (242) is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom end of the elongated slot, a reinforcing plate (244) is provided in the middle of the upper side of the elongated slot, and the first threaded rod (242) can rotatably pass through the reinforcing plate (244).

3. The electrolytic device for purifying crude gallium according to claim 2, characterized in that: A cavity is provided in the cathode body (14), and the temperature regulating mechanism (5) comprises a water inlet pipe (51) and a water outlet pipe (52) provided on the left and right sides of the top of the cathode body (14), wherein the bottom ends of the water inlet pipe (51) and the water outlet pipe (52) are respectively connected to the left side of the top of the cavity and the lower right side of the cavity.

4. The electrolytic device for purifying crude gallium according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (4) comprises a telescopic rod (41) fixedly arranged at the middle of the bottom end of the cathode region (12), a limiting plate (42) fixedly arranged at the top end of the telescopic rod (41), and a spring (43) wound around the outer wall of the telescopic rod (41), wherein the top and bottom ends of the spring (43) are respectively connected to the bottom end of the limiting plate (42) and the bottom end of the cathode region (12).

5. The electrolytic device for purifying crude gallium according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a protective box (8), the top of the protective box (8) is provided with a protective groove, the protective box (8) is arranged at the bottom of the electrolytic cell (1), the bottom ends of the two groups of first connecting shafts can be rotatably inserted into the protective groove, the front end of the third connecting shaft can be rotatably passed through the protective box (8), and the second connecting shaft (343) is connected to the bottom of the electrolytic cell (1) through two groups of fixing plates.

6. The electrolytic device for purifying crude gallium according to claim 5, characterized in that: A circular plate (9) is fixedly provided on the top ends of the two groups of second threaded rods (33).

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