Copper Cathode
Copper cathode is created in the process of electrolytic refining and at very high temperature. This process starts with the concentration of copper. to obtain anodes with 99.99 percent purity. Copper is the third most used metal in the world. This metal is very corrosion resistant. And it also has high electrical and heat conductivity. Copper is more conductive than aluminum. It is used a lot in the electrical and electronics industry (about 50%).
Our Copper Cathode Specification
Product Data Sheet
Product: NON-LME Copper Cathodes
Quality: Cu-CATH-1 Grade A Purity 99.99%-99.97% MIN
Dimensions: 914mm X 914mm X 12mm
Weight P/Sheet: 125Kgs
| Element | PPM (%) |
|---|---|
| Iron (Fe) | 0.02 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.02 |
| Antimony (Sb) | 0.01 |
| Cobalt (Cb) | 0.02 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.01 |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.01 |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.01 |
| Silver (Ag) | 0.02 |
| Selenium (Se) | 0.02 |
| Silica (Si) | 0.01 |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.01 |
| Tellerium (Te) | 0.02 |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.01 |
| Copper (Cu) | 99.99/99.97 |
Copper Cathode
Copper is the third most used metal after iron and aluminum. Copper is resistant to corrosion and has a great thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper is soft and malleable and has a very high electrical conductivity. Pure copper does not exist on earth, and what is present is a mixture of copper, iron, copper and sulfur ore called chukopyrate. After extracting the copper ore from the mine, it is placed in a furnace up to 1100 degrees Celsius. In this case, oxygen reacts with the iron present in the copper ore and three substances, iron oxide, sulfur dioxide and copper sulfite are obtained. In the continuation of the heating process, copper sulphite, which is impure copper, is exposed to oxygen and connects with the remaining sulfur, and sulfur dioxide and 99% pure copper are created.
The copper that is obtained in this way is used in products that do not require a high degree of conductivity and electrical conductivity. An electrofining process is required to make copper cathode. During the electrofining process, the impurities in copper, such as nickel, gold and silver, are separated from it. Cathode in chemistry is used as the negative electrode in the electrolytic process. The electrolysis process of copper takes place because of its further purification. In this process, a cathode or negative electrode or pure copper and an anode or positive electrode or impure copper with a potential difference of 0.2 to 0.4 volts are placed in an acidic solution of sulfuric acid and copper sulfate. After 7 to 14 days, copper ions sit on the cathode through the electrolyte, and the impurities settle as sludge at the bottom of the container, and finally a copper cathode with a purity of 99.99% is obtained.
Copper Cathode Properties
Copper is the third most used metal after iron and aluminum. Copper is resistant to corrosion and has a great thermal and electrical conductivity. Copper is soft and malleable and has a very high electrical conductivity. Pure copper does not exist on earth, and what is present is a mixture of copper, iron, copper and sulfur ore called chukopyrate. After extracting the copper ore from the mine, it is placed in a furnace up to 1100 degrees Celsius. In this case, oxygen reacts with the iron present in the copper ore and three substances, iron oxide, sulfur dioxide and copper sulfite are obtained. In the continuation of the heating process, copper sulphite, which is impure copper, is exposed to oxygen and connects with the remaining sulfur, and sulfur dioxide and 99% pure copper are created. Copper cathode is used as a raw material to produce products with high purity copper and copper alloys. Due to its higher electrical conductivity than aluminum, copper cathode is used instead of aluminum in IC production. Copper cathode is used for the production of copper rods and copper wires for the wire and cable industry. Copper wire or maswar is a type of wire produced from copper cathode. The copper cathode is used in the production of copper molds. Copper cathode is used to make alloys such as brass, bronze, and alloy steel, which are used in transportation, electrical appliances, and machines. The combination of copper with other metals and the creation of copper alloys will improve properties such as hardness, greater expansion capability and higher resistance to corrosion. Copper cathode is used in transportation, electrical equipment and defense equipment. Copper cathode is used in the construction industry to produce products such as pipes, siphons and valves, fittings and valves, thin casting plates for doors and windows, heating systems, fire extinguishers.
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