Effect of doping Bi on oxygen evolution potential and corrosion behavior of Pb-based anode in zinc electrowinning

A new anodic material of ternary Pb-0.8%Ag-(0–5.0%)Bi alloy for zinc electrowinning was obtained by doping Bi. The anodic oxygen evolution potential, corrosion rate, surface products after polarization, and microstructures before and after polarization were studied and compared with those of Pb-0.8%Ag anode used in industry. The results show the anodic overpotential decreases with the increase of Bi content in the alloys. When the content of Bi is 1.0% (mass fraction), the anodic overpotential is 40–50 mV lower than that of Pb-0.8%Ag anode. While the corrosion rate decreases and then increases with the increase of Bi content. The Pb-0.8%Ag-0.1%Bi anode has the lowest corrosion rate (0.090 6 mg/(h·cm₂). Doping Bi influences the structure of the anodic layer, but does not change the phase. The Pb-0.8%Ag-1.0%Bi anode layer is of a more fine-grained structure compared with Pb-0.8%Ag anode. Foundation item: Project(2007SK2009) supported by the Science and Technology Research Project of Hunan Province, China     

Manufacturing microporous foam zinc materials with high porosity by electrodeposition

In order to get foam zinc materials of porous metal electrode, a novel method for preparing foam zinc was proposed, in which the polyurethane foam with diameter of 0.3 mm as substrate was processed by degreasing, roughening, activating, electroless plating and electrodeposition. The main factors affecting the process, such as ZnSO₄ content, temperature, pH value, current density, and electrodes distance, were investigated comprehensively. The optimal process conditions are 250 g/L ZnSO₄, 20 g/L Al₂(SO₄)₃, 40 g/L KAl(SO₄)₂, 30 g/L Na₂SO₄, pH=3.5, 4.0 cm of electrodes distance and 0.04 A/cm² current density at 30 °C. The result shows that adding ultrasonic on the process can elevate the deepening plating ability and current efficiency. Foam zinc material with a high porosity of 92.2% and a three-dimensional network structure can be fabricated by electrodeposition.     

Fabrication and anodic polarization behavior of lead-based porous anodes in zinc electrowinning

A new type of lead-based porous anode in zinc electrowinning was prepared by negative pressure infiltration. The anodic polarization potential and corrosion rate were studied and compared with those of traditional fiat anodes （Pb-0.8%Ag） used in industry. The anode corrosion rate was determined by anode actual current density and microstructure. The results show that the anodic oxygen evolution potential decreases first and then increases with the decrease of pore diameter. The anodic potential decreases to the lowest value of 1.729 V at the pore diameter of 1.25-1.60 mm. The porous anode can decrease its actual current density and thus decrease the anodic corrosion rate. When the pore diameter is 1.60-2.00 mm, the anodic relative corrosion rate reaches the lowest value of 52.1%.     

Effect of metallic phase species on the corrosion resistance of 17M/（10NiO-NiFe2O4） cermet inert anode of aluminum electrolysis

1 INTRODUCTIONThere are many disadvantages in the presentaluminumelectrolysis with carbon anode ,such assevere energy consumption,carbon wasting,envi-ronmental pollution and so on.Inert electrode sys-tem can overcome these disadvantages[1 3]. Re-cently ,the researches of the inert anode materialshave mainly been concentrated on alloys[4]and cer-met materials[5 ,6]. NiFe2O4based cermets , whichpossess not only high electrical conductivity ofmetal but also good corrosion resistance of cera…     

SO2-4对块体纳米晶铜阳极极化行为的影响

为了揭示SO₂^-4对块体纳米晶铜耐蚀性能的影响规律,利用电化学方法,结合X射线衍射、能谱分析、扫描电镜等表面分析技术,研究了惰性气体沉积原位温压法制备的块体纳米晶铜在不同质量分数（0.3%、1.3%、2.3%、3.3%和4.3%）Na₂SO₄溶液中的阳极极化行为.结果表明,随着SO₂^-4的增多,纳米晶铜的致钝电流密度增大,而致钝电位降低.在0.3%的Na₂SO₄溶液中加入1%的NaCl,纳米晶铜阳极极化行为发生明显变化,Cl^-在纳米晶铜表面形成难溶于水的CuCl保护钝化膜,纳米晶铜致钝电流密度降低,活化-钝化过渡区电流密度下降速率显著减小.     

Technology of black coloring for stainless steel by electrochemical method

The technology of black coloring for stainless steel by electrochemical method was studied. The optimum bath compositions and operating conditions were obtained as follows. 40 - 50 g/L K2Cr2O7, 15 - 20 g/L MnSO4, 15 -20 g/L （NH4）2SO4, 20 -40 g/L H3BO3, 20 -30 g/L additive A, 2 g/L （NH4）6Mo7O24 ; time 9 -20 min; temperature 15 - 30 ℃ ; potential 3 V and current density 1 - 2 mA/cm^2. The effects of the compositions of the bath on the quality of black colored film were discussed. The influences of passivation process on the black coloring velocity and performances of black colored film layer were investigated. The results show that the passivation process can improve the corrosion resistance and the stability to bear color-change; （NH4）2 SO4 can control the black coloring velocity and prolong black coloring bath life remarkably; and additive A can improve the evenness and compactness of black colored film layer. The results of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectra show that the microstructure is of cylindrical lump, the filling process can decrease the crackles, and the main elements of black colored film are Fe, Cr, Mn and Ni.     

Effect of CaO doping on corrosion resistance of Cu/（NiFe2O4-10NiO） cermet inert anode for aluminum electrolysis

The CaO-doped Cu/（NiFe2O4-10NiO） cermet inert anodes were prepared by the cold isostatie pressing-sintering process, and their corrosion resistance to Na3AlF6-K3AlF6-Al203 melt was studied. The results show that the relative density of 5Cu/（NiFe2O4-10NiO） cermet sintered at 1 200 ℃ increases from 82.83% to 97.63% when 2% CaO （mass fraction） is added. During the electrolysis, the relative density of cermet inert anode descends owing to the chemical dissolution of additive CaO at ceramic grain boundary, which accelerates the penetration of electrolyte. Thus, the corrosion resistance to melts of Cu/（NiFe2O4-10NiO） cermet inert anode is reduced. To improve the corrosion resistance of the cermet inert anode, the content of CaO doped should be decreased and the technology of cleaning the ceramic grain boundary should be applied.     

温度和氯盐对混凝土硫酸盐化学腐蚀的影响

为揭示混凝土在不同硫酸盐腐蚀环境下的损伤过程及腐蚀机理,进行了硫酸盐浸泡实验,研究了在复合溶液浸泡作用下混凝土的抗压强度演变、腐蚀产物类型及硫酸根离子反应能力.结果表明:混凝土在硫酸钠溶液中抗压强度先增加后降低,且主要腐蚀产物是钙矾石和石膏.在复合溶液腐蚀环境下,腐蚀产物以钙矾石为主,且混凝土亚微观缺陷减少6.46%.当提高腐蚀溶液温度至50℃时,混凝土的抗压强度演变速度加快,硫酸根离子反应能力提高20%,腐蚀产物以石膏为主.     

Effect of corrosive solutions on C-S-H microstructure in portland cement paste with fly ash

By means of ²⁹Si and ²⁷Al magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) combined with deconvolution technique, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) as well as energy dispersive X-ray system(EDX), the effect of 5 wt% corrosive solutions (viz. 5 wt% Na₂SO₄, MgSO₄, Na2SO4+NaCl and Na₂SO₄+NaCl+Na₂CO₃) on C-S-H microstructure in Portland cement containing 30 wt% fly ash was investigated.The results show that, in MgSO₄ solution, Mg²⁺ promotes the decalcification of C-S-H by SO ₄ ^2- ,increasing silicate tetrahedra polymerization and mean chain length (MCL) of C-S-H. However, the substituting degree of Al³⁺ for Si⁴⁺ (Al[4]/Si) in the paste does not change evidently. Effect of Na²SO⁴ solution on C-S-H is not significantly influenced by NaCl solution, while the MCL and Al[4]/Si of C-S-H in fly ashcement paste slightly change. However, the decalcification of C-S-H by SO ₄ ^2- and CO ₃ ^2- attack, as well as the activation of fly ash by SO ₄ ^2- attack will increase the MCL and Al[4]/Si, which are both higher than that under Na₂SO₄ corrosion, MgSO₄ or Na₂SO₄ +NaCl coordination corrosion.     

Microstructure and corrosive property of Ni-P/nano-CeO<Subscript>2</Subscript> coating electrolessly prepared in acidic condition

Electroless Ni-P/nano-CeO₂ composite coating was prepared in acidic condition, and its microstructure and corrosive property were compared with its CeO₂-free counterpart. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) were used to examine surface morphology and microstructure of the coating. Aqueous corrosion was done in 3%NaCl+5%H₂SO₄ solution and high temperature oxidation was done at 750 °C in air. The results showed that Ni-P coating had partial amorphous structure mixed with nano-crystals, while the Ni-P/CeO₂ coating had perfect amorphous structure. At high temperature, Ni3P precipitation and Ni crystallization took place in both coatings at different temperatures. Aqueous corrosion property and high temperature oxidation property of the composite coating were remarkably improved due to the coating’s microstructure change and the rare earth doping effect. During the co-deposition process, some Ce ⁿ⁺(n=3, 4) ions may be adsorbed to metal/solution interface and hinder nickel deposition. Ni-P/CeO₂ coating’s perfect amorphous structure results from the hindered crystal- typed deposition of nickel and the promoted deposition of phosphorous.     

Localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy study on the corrosion behavior of Fe-Cr alloy in the solution with Cl− and SO4 2−

The corrosion behaviors of Fe-Cr alloy under three different pH values solutions with Cl- and SO42- were investigated by localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (LEIS) measurements and the corrosion products were analyzed by laser Raman spectrometry. The results show that the high corrosion resistance of Fe-Cr Alloy is attributed to a passive film which is formed more easily when the alloy contains a large quantity of Cr element. However, its corrosion resistance varies in the solutions with different pH values, especially in the initial corrosion. The average impedance values in neutral and alkaline solution are much higher than that in acidic solution because the passive film is more likely to dissolve in the acidic condition. Moreover, the destructive effect of Cl- and SO42+ ions on the passive film is also demonstrated in corrosion process through the change of the impedance value with the steeping time.     

SELECTIVE DISSOLUTION OF GOLD IN AN ALKALINETHIOUREA SOLUTION BY ELECTROLYSIS

Thioureawaswellknownasanlixiviantforgoldearlyin1932[fi.Thedissolutionofgoldinacidicthioureasolutionwasreportedin1941byPlaksin[Zj.Thioureahasbeenwidelypaidattentiontoasahighselectivenontoxicnovellixiviantofgoldsince197013j.Electrochemicalexperimentsongoldelectrodeshavebeenconductedbymanyresearches,showingthatgolddissolutionbythioureaismoreefficientinacidicsolutionthaninneutralandalkalinesolutions[4j.Theprocessforextract'inggoldfromtheoreorscrapbyacidicthioureasolution,however,demandedexcessive…     

Al/Pb-WC-ZrO2-Ag和Al/Pb-WC-ZrO2-CeO2 复合电极材料的性能研究

研究了Ag固体微粒对Al／Pb WC ZrO2 Ag复合电极材料电化学性能的影响、结果表明，银粉的质量浓度为3～4g／L时制得的Al／Pb WC ZrO2 Ag复合电极材料综合性能较好．研究Ce02固体微粒对Al／Pb WC ZrO2 CeO2复合电极材料电化学性能的影响，结果表明，当Ce02的质量浓度为10～20g／L时制得的A1／PbWCZr02Ce02复合电极材料相对较好．     

Water-oxygen interaction on marcasite(101) surface: DFT calculationOA

Marcasite (Fe S₂) is widespread in nature,its oxidation plays a vital role in acid mine drainage,mineral resource recovery,and photoelectric material applications.In this paper,the oxidation mechanism of marcasite has been studied for the first time using density functional theory (DFT).It is found that,unlike the oxidation of pyrite,the oxidation of marcasite merely occurs at surface S atoms.Under the coexistence of water and oxygen,S atoms around surface Fe atoms are replaced by O a...     

Effect of electrolysis superheat degree on anticorrosion performance of 5 Cu/（10NiO-NiFe2O4） cermet inert anode

5Cu/(10NiO-NiFe2O4) cermet inert anodes were prepared by cold-pressing and sintering process, and the effect of superheat degree of melting K3AlF6-Na3AlF6-AlF3 on their anticorrosion performance was studied under electrolysis conditions. The results show that, the fluctuation of cell becomes small with increasing of superheat degree, which is helpful to inhibit the formation of cathodic encrustation; the concentration of impurities from inert anode in bath goes up to certain degree, but it is far smaller than those in traditional high-temperature bath. Increasing the superheat degree of melting K3AlF6-Na3AlF6-AlF3 has unconspicuous effect on the contents of impurities in cathodic aluminum. The total mass fractions of Fe, Ni and Cu in aluminum are 15.38% and 15.09% respectively under superheat degree of 95 and 195 ℃. From micro-topography of anode used view, increasing the superheat degree can aggravate corrosion of metal Cu in inert anode, and has negative influence on electrical conductivity of electrode to some extent.     

Polyaniline-graphite composite film glucose oxidase electrode

1 INTRODUCTION Conducting polymers, such as polyaniline (PANI), polypyrrole (PPY) and polythiophene, have attracted much attention as an enzyme-immobilizing matrix for biosensors [1?3]. Conducting polymers are known to be compatible with biological molecules in neutral aqueous solutions. Due to the reversibility doping-undoping processes and the rapid electron transfer, the conducting polymers are promising in the immobilization of biomolecules and fabrication of efficient biosensors[4]…     

Surface properties of activated carbon from different raw materials

Activated carbons (ACs) with different surface properties were prepared from different raw materials. N₂ adsorption, pH value, Boehm titration, Temperature-programmed reduction (TPR) and FTIR were employed to characterize the pore structure and surface chemical properties of the ACs. The results show that AC from bituminous coal (AC-B) has more meso-pores, higher pH value, more carboxylic groups and basic site than ACs from coconut shell and hawthorn(AC-C, AC-H). Oxygen in the mixture gas has great effect on SO₂ catalytic oxidation/oxidation ability of AC-B. In the absence of oxygen, the adsorbed SO₂ on AC-B is 0.16 mmol/g and the conversion ratio of adsorbed SO₂ to SO₃ is 22.07%; while in the presence of oxygen, the adsorbed amount of SO₂ is 0.42 mmol/g, and all of the adsorbed SO₂ was totally converted to SO₃. This feature of AC-B is consistent with its higher pH value, basic site and the reaction ability with H₂ from TPR. The conversion ratios of SO₂ absorbed on both AC-C and AC-H were 100%, respectively.     

Fermentation optimization to improve production of antagonistic metabolites by Bacillus subtilis strain BS501a

To improve antagonistic metabolites production of Bacillus subtilis strain BS501a,physical parameters of fermentation and metal inorganic salts in medium,namely initial pH value,culture temperature,fermentation time,concentrations of CaCl2,FeSO4,ZnSO4,MnSO4 and MgSO4,were optimized using one-factor-at-a-time and orthogonal tests.The results show that the optimal physical parameters of fermentation are an initial pH of 7.0,a culture temperature of 30 °C,and a fermentation time of 48 h.The optimal concentrati...     

Microstructure evolution of graphite intercalated by TiO2 and its photocatalytic activity

An intercalative composite of graphite oxide (GO) as host intercalated by an object of TiO₂ nanoparticles was obtained at low temperature by mixing GO with Ti(SO₄)₂ solution, and by another object of Ti₂O₃ while mixing with TiCl₄ ethanol solution. Microstructures of the GO and its intercalative composites at different C/Ti ratio were studied by XRD, SEM, AFM and FT-IR, and the evolution of these lamellar structures was studied based on the temperature change. The photocatalytic activity of the intercalative composites was characterized according to the degradation of methyl orange. The intercalative composite formed by Ti(SO₄)₂ solution presents an excellent photocatalytic reactivity, while that formed by TiCl₄ presents no observablly photocatalytic reactivity. The electric conductivity variation of different composites was checked, in order to investigate the role of the possible electron transfer between the graphite layer and TiO₂ nanocrystal during TiO₂ excited by UV light irradiation. Funded by The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50572070 and No.50672066)     

颗粒掺杂对Al基β-PbO_2复合材料性能的影响

在Al/Pb/α-PbO2-WC表面恒电流电沉积制备了β-PbO2-WC(Co3O4)复合沉积层,获得了Al/Pb/α-PbO2-WC/β-PbO2-WC(Co3O4)复合材料.考察了WC、Co3O4颗粒掺杂对β-PbO2复合材料物理性能及其在锌电积模拟体系中的耐蚀性、析氧电催化活性、交流阻抗特性的影响.结果表明:WC与Co3O4颗粒在β-PbO2中的掺杂,提高了复合材料的显微硬度,降低了电阻率及锌电积模拟体系中的析氧过电位,增强了锌电积模拟体系中的耐腐蚀性能.