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Reticulate electrode for recovery of metal ions and method for making

CA 1234366 A · Owner: Eltech Systems Corporation · Inventors: Krug, Geoffrey P.; Platek, Gary F.

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A cathode for use in an electrolytic cell for recovering metal from solutions containing ions of the metal including a conductive reticulated support and a carbon impregnated conductive polymeric foam or mat attached to the support and in substantial electrical contact with the support. Conductivity of the polymeric foam or woven cathode should generally be greater than about 10,000 ohms per centimeter, and preferably greater than 5,000 ohms per centimeter with preferable materials averaging 3,000 ohms per centimeter or greater.

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  • Granted March 22, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 22, 2005.
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FiledOctober 6, 1982
GrantedMarch 22, 1988
Term endedMarch 22, 2005
Patent numberCA 1234366 A
Classification (IPC)C25C7/02

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19831986198919921995199820012004Application filedOct 6, 1982Patent grantedMarch 22, 1988Term endedMarch 22, 2005

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