Process for replenishing metals in aqueous electrolyte solutions
CA 2054252 A1 · Owner: Eltech Systems Corporation · Inventors: Derespiris, Donald L.; Rudd, Eric J.; Schue, Carolyn
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Abstract, A method and apparatus are disclosed for replenishing metal ions in an electrolyte depleted of the metal ions. A preferred example is replenishing tin in the electrolyte of an electrolytic tinning apparatus having an insoluble anode. The electrolyte thus becomes depleted of tin in the electrotinning process. The replenishment apparatus comprises an electrolytic cell including a tin anode a, cathode, and an electrolyte chamber for the tin anode and the cathode. The cathode is a gas diffusion electrode. An electrical circuit, usually having additional circuit resistance but free of connection to an external power source, connects the anode to the cathode. The electrolyte chamber has …
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- Filed October 25, 1991. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 25, 2011.
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