Cu and As were separated and recovered from copper electrolyte by multiple stage electrowinning, reduction with SO2and evaporative crystallization. Experimental results showed that when the current density was 200 A/m...Cu and As were separated and recovered from copper electrolyte by multiple stage electrowinning, reduction with SO2and evaporative crystallization. Experimental results showed that when the current density was 200 A/m2, the electrolyte temperature was 55 °C, the electrolyte circulation rate was about 10 mL/min and the final Cu concentration was higher than 25.88 g/L, the pure copper cathode was recovered. By adjusting the current density to 100 A/m2 and the electrolyte temperature to 65 °C, the removal rate of As was 18.25% when the Cu concentration decreased from 24.69 g/L to 0.42 g/L. After As（V） in Cu-depleted electrolyte was fully reduced to As（Ⅲ） by SO2, the resultant solution was subjected to evaporative crystallization, then As2O3 was produced, and the recovery rate of As was 59.76%. The cathodic polarization curves demonstrated that both Cu2＋ concentration and As（V） affect the limiting current of Cu2＋ deposition.展开更多
Effect of added Co2 +(aq)on copper electrowinning was studied using doped polyaniline(Pani)and Pb-Ag(1%)anodes and a stainless steel cathode.The presence of added Co2+ (aq)in the electrolyte solution was found to decr...Effect of added Co2 +(aq)on copper electrowinning was studied using doped polyaniline(Pani)and Pb-Ag(1%)anodes and a stainless steel cathode.The presence of added Co2+ (aq)in the electrolyte solution was found to decrease the anode potentials.The optimum level of Co2 +(aq)concentration in the electrolyte,with respect to the maximum saving of power consumption was established.Linear sweep voltammetry(LSV)was used to study the influence of added Co2 +(aq)on the anodic processes in a copper sulfate-sulfuric acid electrolyte.The oxygen-evolution potential for Pani anode is depolarised at lower current densities(≤0.01 A/cm2)and attains saturation atρ(Co 2+ )o≈0.789 g/L;whilst the oxygen-evolution potential for Pb-Ag(1%)anode is depolarised at higher current densities(≤0.02 A/cm2)and attains saturation atρ(Co 2+ )o≈1.315 g/L.The preferred orientations of the copper deposits change from(220)to(111)with the addition of 0.394?0.789 g/L Co 2+ but higher concentrations favor(220)orientation again.展开更多
The influences of cupric ion concentration （5-35 g/L）,current density （500-2000 A/m2）,circulation rate of the electrolyte solution （15-120 mL/min）,and temperature （25-60℃） on the physical and chemical propert...The influences of cupric ion concentration （5-35 g/L）,current density （500-2000 A/m2）,circulation rate of the electrolyte solution （15-120 mL/min）,and temperature （25-60℃） on the physical and chemical properties of copper powders obtained in electrolysis cells were investigated.Two industrial processes,electrorefining （ER） cells with a synthetic electrolyte and electrowinning （EW） cells with an original solution of coppermineral leaching,were utilized to produce copper powders.Finally,the statistical full factorial method of design of experiments （DOE） was employed to investigate the interaction or the main effects of processes.The results show that increasing the copper concentration and temperature can increase the grain size,apparent density,and electrical energy consumption.On the other hand,increasing the current density and circulation rate of the electrolyte can decrease them.This production process is optimized via DOE to control the interactive and main effects to produce copper powders with favorable properties.展开更多
The effect of lead anode, rotating cylinder electrode (RCE), amount of 1,2-dihydroxypropane (12-DHP), temperature and rotation on the electrowinning of copper from low concentration acidified copper sulphate solution ...The effect of lead anode, rotating cylinder electrode (RCE), amount of 1,2-dihydroxypropane (12-DHP), temperature and rotation on the electrowinning of copper from low concentration acidified copper sulphate solution has been investigated. Copper powder was electrodeposited onto RCE that made of pure copper. From cyclic voltammetry experiments, an empirical parameter called the departure percent, S, was obtained which may represent the stability of the organic additive in the given medium and under the experimental conditions. The inhibition percentage, P, was 0.00 - 89.91% depending on the experimental variables. P was affected by temperature and mole fraction of 12-DHP, while rotation did not show any influence on it. Values of activation energy of electrodeposition process, Ea, were found to be less than 28 kJ mol-1 indicating diffusion controlled process. The overall mass transfer correlations under the present conditions have been computed using the dimensional analysis method. The data were valid for 90 < Sh < 1098, 737 < Sc < 59284 and 271 < Re < 7046 and the results agreed with the previous studies of mass transfer to rotating cylinders in turbulent flow regimes. The effect of time, content of 12-DHP, temperature and the speed of rotation on the morphological changes of the electrodeposited copper powder as well as deposits composition and crystallite size have been studied. Various crystallite sizes ranged 7.1 nm - 250.6 nm were obtained and characterized by EDS and XRD. Different topographs proved that the rate of copper electrodeposition increased by increasing deposition time, temperature and the speed of rotation. Also, they proved that the deposition rate decreased by adding 12-DHP to the solution. Therefore, the results obtained by SEM supported those achieved by measuring the limiting current density and follow the normal manner when organic solvents were added to the electrodeposition bath.展开更多
Copper is a strategic metal that plays an important role in many industries.In copper metallurgy,electrolytic refining is essential to obtain high-purity copper.However,during the electrolytic refining process,impurit...Copper is a strategic metal that plays an important role in many industries.In copper metallurgy,electrolytic refining is essential to obtain high-purity copper.However,during the electrolytic refining process,impurities such as arsenic are introduced into the electrolyte,which significantly affect the subsequent production and quality of copper products.This paper first discusses the sources,forms,and transformation pathways of arsenic in copper electrolyte during the electrolytic process,then reviews various arsenic removal technologies in detail,including electrowinning,adsorption,solvent extraction,ion exchange,membrane filtration,and precipitation.Particular emphasis is placed on electrowinning,which is the most widely used and mature among these arsenic removal techniques.The paper evaluates these methods based on arsenic removal efficiency,cost effectiveness,technical maturity,environmental friendliness,and operation simplicity.In addition,the paper explores future trends in copper electrolyte purification,focusing on waste reduction at source,resource utilization,intelligent digitalization,and innovations in materials and processes.This review aims to provide researchers and practitioners with a comprehensive and in-depth reference on arsenic removal methods in copper electrolytes.展开更多
基金Project(2011B0508000033)supported by the Special Project on the Integration of Industry,Education and Research of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province,China
文摘Cu and As were separated and recovered from copper electrolyte by multiple stage electrowinning, reduction with SO2and evaporative crystallization. Experimental results showed that when the current density was 200 A/m2, the electrolyte temperature was 55 °C, the electrolyte circulation rate was about 10 mL/min and the final Cu concentration was higher than 25.88 g/L, the pure copper cathode was recovered. By adjusting the current density to 100 A/m2 and the electrolyte temperature to 65 °C, the removal rate of As was 18.25% when the Cu concentration decreased from 24.69 g/L to 0.42 g/L. After As（V） in Cu-depleted electrolyte was fully reduced to As（Ⅲ） by SO2, the resultant solution was subjected to evaporative crystallization, then As2O3 was produced, and the recovery rate of As was 59.76%. The cathodic polarization curves demonstrated that both Cu2＋ concentration and As（V） affect the limiting current of Cu2＋ deposition.
基金Project(50974065)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2009009)supported by the Analysis and Testing Foundation of Kunming University of Science and Technology,China
文摘Effect of added Co2 +(aq)on copper electrowinning was studied using doped polyaniline(Pani)and Pb-Ag(1%)anodes and a stainless steel cathode.The presence of added Co2+ (aq)in the electrolyte solution was found to decrease the anode potentials.The optimum level of Co2 +(aq)concentration in the electrolyte,with respect to the maximum saving of power consumption was established.Linear sweep voltammetry(LSV)was used to study the influence of added Co2 +(aq)on the anodic processes in a copper sulfate-sulfuric acid electrolyte.The oxygen-evolution potential for Pani anode is depolarised at lower current densities(≤0.01 A/cm2)and attains saturation atρ(Co 2+ )o≈0.789 g/L;whilst the oxygen-evolution potential for Pb-Ag(1%)anode is depolarised at higher current densities(≤0.02 A/cm2)and attains saturation atρ(Co 2+ )o≈1.315 g/L.The preferred orientations of the copper deposits change from(220)to(111)with the addition of 0.394?0.789 g/L Co 2+ but higher concentrations favor(220)orientation again.
文摘The influences of cupric ion concentration （5-35 g/L）,current density （500-2000 A/m2）,circulation rate of the electrolyte solution （15-120 mL/min）,and temperature （25-60℃） on the physical and chemical properties of copper powders obtained in electrolysis cells were investigated.Two industrial processes,electrorefining （ER） cells with a synthetic electrolyte and electrowinning （EW） cells with an original solution of coppermineral leaching,were utilized to produce copper powders.Finally,the statistical full factorial method of design of experiments （DOE） was employed to investigate the interaction or the main effects of processes.The results show that increasing the copper concentration and temperature can increase the grain size,apparent density,and electrical energy consumption.On the other hand,increasing the current density and circulation rate of the electrolyte can decrease them.This production process is optimized via DOE to control the interactive and main effects to produce copper powders with favorable properties.
文摘The effect of lead anode, rotating cylinder electrode (RCE), amount of 1,2-dihydroxypropane (12-DHP), temperature and rotation on the electrowinning of copper from low concentration acidified copper sulphate solution has been investigated. Copper powder was electrodeposited onto RCE that made of pure copper. From cyclic voltammetry experiments, an empirical parameter called the departure percent, S, was obtained which may represent the stability of the organic additive in the given medium and under the experimental conditions. The inhibition percentage, P, was 0.00 - 89.91% depending on the experimental variables. P was affected by temperature and mole fraction of 12-DHP, while rotation did not show any influence on it. Values of activation energy of electrodeposition process, Ea, were found to be less than 28 kJ mol-1 indicating diffusion controlled process. The overall mass transfer correlations under the present conditions have been computed using the dimensional analysis method. The data were valid for 90 < Sh < 1098, 737 < Sc < 59284 and 271 < Re < 7046 and the results agreed with the previous studies of mass transfer to rotating cylinders in turbulent flow regimes. The effect of time, content of 12-DHP, temperature and the speed of rotation on the morphological changes of the electrodeposited copper powder as well as deposits composition and crystallite size have been studied. Various crystallite sizes ranged 7.1 nm - 250.6 nm were obtained and characterized by EDS and XRD. Different topographs proved that the rate of copper electrodeposition increased by increasing deposition time, temperature and the speed of rotation. Also, they proved that the deposition rate decreased by adding 12-DHP to the solution. Therefore, the results obtained by SEM supported those achieved by measuring the limiting current density and follow the normal manner when organic solvents were added to the electrodeposition bath.
基金Project(52174385)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2023YFC3904003,2023YFC3904004,2023YFC390400501)supported by the National Key R&D Program of China。
文摘Copper is a strategic metal that plays an important role in many industries.In copper metallurgy,electrolytic refining is essential to obtain high-purity copper.However,during the electrolytic refining process,impurities such as arsenic are introduced into the electrolyte,which significantly affect the subsequent production and quality of copper products.This paper first discusses the sources,forms,and transformation pathways of arsenic in copper electrolyte during the electrolytic process,then reviews various arsenic removal technologies in detail,including electrowinning,adsorption,solvent extraction,ion exchange,membrane filtration,and precipitation.Particular emphasis is placed on electrowinning,which is the most widely used and mature among these arsenic removal techniques.The paper evaluates these methods based on arsenic removal efficiency,cost effectiveness,technical maturity,environmental friendliness,and operation simplicity.In addition,the paper explores future trends in copper electrolyte purification,focusing on waste reduction at source,resource utilization,intelligent digitalization,and innovations in materials and processes.This review aims to provide researchers and practitioners with a comprehensive and in-depth reference on arsenic removal methods in copper electrolytes.
