scholarly journals Influence of Current Density on the Microstructure of Carbon-Based Cathode Materials during Aluminum Electrolysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2228
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Kai Sun
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Aluminum Electrolysis ◽  
Cathode Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Aluminum Reduction ◽  
Electrostatic Charging ◽  
Cathode Current ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Sodium Expansion

Sodium expansion plays an important role in cathode deterioration during aluminum electrolysis. In this work, the sodium expansion of semigraphitic cathode material has been measured at various cathodic current densities using a modified Rapoport apparatus. We have studied the microstructural changes of carbon cathodes after aluminum electrolysis using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). Because of an increasing trend toward higher amperage in retrofitted aluminum reduction cells, an investigation is conducted both at a representative cathode current density (0.45 A/cm2) and at a high cathodic current density (0.7 A/cm2). The results indicate that the microstructures of carbon cathodes can be modified by Joule heating and electrostatic charging with higher current densities during aluminum electrolysis. With the penetration of the sodium and melt, zigzag and armchair edges, disordered carbon, and exfoliation of the surface layers may appear in the interior of the carbon cathode. The penetration of the sodium and melt causes remarkable stresses and strains in the carbon cathodes, that gradually result in performance degradation. This shows that increasing the amperage in aluminum reduction cells may exacerbate the material deterioration of the cathodes.

Controlling factors in localised corrosion morphologies observed for magnesium immersed in chloride containing electrolyte

2015 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 313-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraint Williams ◽  
Nick Birbilis ◽  
H. Neil McMurray
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Radial Growth ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Density Distributions ◽  
Filiform Corrosion ◽  
Density Values ◽  
Current Densities

The early stages of localised corrosion affecting magnesium (Mg) surfaces when immersed in aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solutions involves the propagation of dark regions, within which both anodic metal dissolution and cathodic hydrogen evolution occur. For nominally “pure” Mg, these dark areas can either take the form of discs which expand radially with time, or filiform-like tracks which lengthen with time. For Mg surfaces which display disc-form corrosion features in concentrated NaCl electrolyte, a transition to filiform corrosion (FFC) is observed as the concentration is decreased, indicating ohmic constraints on radial propagation. A similar effect is observed when Mg specimens of different iron impurity are immersed in a fixed, high concentration NaCl solution, where disc-form corrosion is observed on samples having ≥280 ppm Fe, but FFC predominates at ≤80 ppm Fe. An in situ scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) is used to determine current density distributions within the propagating corrosion features. Cathodic current density values of between −100 and −150 A m−2 measured in central areas of disc-like features are sufficient to sustain the radial growth of a local anode at the perimeter of the discs. However, for high purity Mg specimens (≤80 ppm Fe), cathodic current densities of −10 A m−2 or less are measured over FFC affected regions, indicating that linear propagation arises when there is insufficient cathodic current produced on the corroded surface to sustain radial growth. The results are consistent with surface control of localised corrosion propagation in concentrated electrolyte, but ohmic control in dilute, lower conductivity NaCl solution.

scholarly journals Hydrogen Absorption and Desorption in Steel by Electrolytic Charging

2006 ◽  
Vol 15-17 ◽  
pp. 816-821 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geert Mertens ◽  
Lode Duprez ◽  
Bruno C. De Cooman ◽  
Marc Verhaege
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Hydrogen Absorption ◽  
Failure Mechanisms ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Hydrogen Desorption ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Charging Current ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Profound Insight

The presence of hydrogen in steel decreases its toughness and formability leading to hydrogen embrittlement. To understand the failure mechanisms of steel due to the presence of hydrogen, a profound insight in the hydrogen household of the steel is needed. This includes a study of the solubility, the diffusion and the trapping of hydrogen. Next, the absorption and desorption behavior during and after electrolytic charging must be well determined. This was investigated in this research for steels with various types of traps, e.g. dislocations, microcracks, grain boundaries and precipitates such as TiC and Ti4C2S2. The samples were cathodically charged at three different current densities: 0.8mA/cm2; 8.3mA/cm2 and 62.5mA/cm2. It was noticed that the cathodic current density used for hydrogen loading had a great influence on the results. Observation of the samples by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed that at the highest current density major damage of the surface had occurred. Hence it was decided to study more systematically the influence of charging current density on the resulting surface aspect and on hydrogen absorption and desorption. The hydrogen charging kinetics, maximum hydrogen solubility and hydrogen desorption behavior have also been evaluated for the different current densities during charging.

Jet Electrodeposited Cu-Al2O3 Nanocomposite Coatings

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Song Chen ◽  
Yin-Hui Huang ◽  
Zhi-Dong Liu ◽  
Zong-Jun Tian
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Nanocomposite Coatings ◽  
Electrolyte Temperature ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Electrodeposited Coatings ◽  
Jet Electrodeposition ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Jet Velocity ◽  
Electrolyte Jet

A jet electrodeposition device was carried out to prepare Cu-Al2O3 nanocomposite coatings. The influence of the concentration of Al2O3 in the electrolyte and parameters, such as cathodic current density, the electrolyte temperature as well as the electrolyte jet velocity, on the content of the Al2O3 in the deposite were investigated. The coatings ingredient and microstructure was measured by the scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive analyzer system (EDX), the microhardness tests were conducted on an microhardness tester. The results show that the jet electrodeposition can fine crystalline particles. The copper deposited layers have nanocrystalline microstructure with grain size of about 50nm. The amount of Al2O3 in composites first increased and then decreased with an increase in the concentration of Al2O3, current density, temperature and jet velocity. The composite with optimum atomic percent of Al2O3 (14.4 at%) can be obtained at the concentration of 30 g/l, cathodic current densities 300 A/dm2, temperature 30°C, and electrolyte jet velocity 8 m/s. The addition of Al2O3 in copper increases the microhardness of the electrodeposited coatings.

scholarly journals Nanocrystalline Ni-Co Alloy Synthesis by High Speed Electrodeposition

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamaliah Idris ◽  
Chukwuekezie Christian ◽  
Eyu Gaius
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Homogeneous Surface ◽  
Constant Ph ◽  
Current Densities ◽  
Pure Metals ◽  
Aluminum Substrates ◽  
Co Alloys

Electrodeposition of nanocrystals is economically and technologically viable production path for the synthesis of pure metals and alloys both in coatings and bulk form. The study presents nanocrystalline Ni-Co alloy synthesis by high speed electrodeposition. Nanocrystalline Ni-Co alloys coatings were prepared by direct current (DC) and deposited directly on steel and aluminum substrates without any pretreatment, using high speed electrodeposition method. The influence of the electrolysis parameters, such as cathodic current density and temperature at constant pH, on electrodeposition and microstructure of Ni-Co alloys were examined. A homogeneous surface morphology was obtained at all current densities of the plated samples, and it was evident that the current density and temperature affect the coating thickness of Ni-Co alloy coatings.

A New Cutting Wire Prepared by Copper-Diamond Composite Electroplating

2014 ◽  
Vol 788 ◽  
pp. 662-667
Author(s):  
Zhao Yang Wang ◽  
Jing Wu Zheng ◽  
Wei Cai ◽  
Liang Qiao ◽  
Yao Ying ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Coating ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Tensile Force ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Electrochemical Process ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Electro Deposition ◽  
Diamond Composite ◽  
Cathode Current

iamond cutting wire, as a new one, could overcome the defects of traditional cutting wire and would have a wide potential application. Electroplating diamond wire was prepared by composite electroplating in this article. The influence of cathodic current density, the diamond content in the electrolyte and other process conditions on the amount of diamond in the composite coating was checked by EDTA titration analysis. Effects of the diamond content in the electrolyte on electrochemical process of copper-diamond composite electro-deposition were investigated by measuring electrochemical polarization curves. With increasing the cathode current density and the diamond content in the electrolyte, the amount of diamond in the composite increased firstly, and reached a maximum, then decreased. The cathode current decreased with the increase of diamond content in the electrolyte. Copper-diamond composite plating process could be explained by Guglielmi two-step adsorption mechanism. The influence of plating parameters on the deposition behaviors of copper–diamond composite coating layers is ascribe to the change of diamond adsorption state on the cathode surface. After heat treatment, the largest wire tensile force is 159.7 N and the tensile strength reaches to 2258.8 MP.

scholarly journals ELECTROCHEMICAL DEPOSITION OF TIN–ZINC ALLOY FROM CITRATE–AMMONIA ELECTROLYTE

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Svitlana Hermanivna Deribo ◽  
Serhii Anatoliiovych Leshchenko ◽  
Valrii Pavlovych Gomozov ◽  
Yuliia Ivanivna Kovalenko
Keyword(s):  
Current Efficiency ◽  
Electrochemical Deposition ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Zinc Content ◽  
Cathode Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Zinc Alloy ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Fine Grained Structure

The cathodic processes of electrochemical deposition of a tin–zinc alloy in citrate–ammonia electrolytes have been investigated. The content of the main components of the investigated electrolyte (g/dm3): SnCl2·2H2O – 44, ZnO – 4, NH4Cl – 100, Na3C6H5O7 – 100. Wood glue (1.5 g/dm3) and neonol (4 ml/dm3) were added to the electrolyte as surfactants. It was found that high–quality coatings are deposited without heating and stirring only in the pH range from 6,0 to 7,0. The addition of these substances to the electrolyte is predicted to lead to inhibition of the reduction of metals, an improvement in the crystal structure of the deposit, but decreases the cathodic current efficiency. Hull cell studies showed that an electrolyte containing neonol as a surfactant showed better throwing power compared to other solutions. The dependence of the current efficiency of the alloy on the cathode current density showed that in the range of current densities from 0.5 A/dm2 to 4 A/dm2, the current efficiency decreases nonlinearly from 82 % to 52 %. The experimentally obtained dependence of the zinc content in the alloy on the cathodic current density showed the possibility of obtaining alloys with a zinc content of 8 % to 33 %. The obtained results allowed us to determine that for the deposition of an alloy with a zinc content of 20–25 %, which provides the best anti–corrosion properties of the coating, it is necessary to carry out the process at a cathodic current density of 1,5–2,0 A/dm2, while the current efficiency is about 70 %, and the deposition rate alloy is 0,44–0,54 μm/min. The received coatings have a semi–bright appearance, a fine–grained structure, light gray color, they are strongly adhered to the substrate.

Bituminous Insulations Durability of Underground Metallic Pipelines I Field investigations

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 581-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Oprina ◽  
Ladislau Radermacher ◽  
Daniel Lingvay ◽  
Dorian Marin ◽  
Andreea Voina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cathode Current Density ◽  
Induced Voltage ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
Operation Period ◽  
Cathode Current ◽  
Protection Potential ◽  
Cathodic Protection System ◽  
Corrosion State ◽  
Good Agreement

The corrosion state of an underground metallic pipeline of �161 mm and 565 m length was assessed by specific electrical and electrochemical measurements. The investigated pipe, buried in 1997, was protected against corrosion by successive layers of bituminous material with a total thickness of 1 to 1.2 mm. The pipeline crosses three electrified railway lines (50 Hz - 28 kV), and then its route is approximately parallel to these lines; thus, the induced AC voltages between line and ground were calculated obtaining values between 4.05 and 7.1 Vrms, in good agreement with the values measured in the accessible points. The measurements regarding the insulation capacity against corrosion of the bituminous insulation, performed at one month and after 19 years of burial, showed an increase of the average cathode current density needed for obtaining the protection potential in the range �1.00 � �1.28 VCu/CuSO4 of approx. three times (from 6.65 up to 19.96 mA/m2), in good agreement with the evolution of the insulation resistance measured between the steel pipe (having a contact area with the ground of 270.5 m2) and a ground socket of 4 W, which decreased from 995 to 315 kW. Following the analysis and processing of the field collected data, it is considered that, by implementing a cheap cathodic protection system (without cathodic current power supply), based on the rectification of the AC induced voltage, the safe operation period of the investigated pipeline may be extended by at least 50 years.

RESTORATION OF MACHINE PARTS WITH GALVANIZED ZINC COATINGS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (141) ◽  
pp. 140-147
Author(s):  
MIKHAIL VIKHAREV ◽  
◽  
VLADIMIR YUDIN ◽  
VESELOVSKIY NIKOLAY ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Current Density ◽  
Cathode Surface ◽  
Zinc Coating ◽  
Cathode Current Density ◽  
Research Purpose ◽  
Cathode Layer ◽  
Properties Of Coatings ◽  
Chemical Polarization ◽  
Cathode Current ◽  
Zinc Coatings

The article shows the role of electroplating in the restoration of parts, indicates the advantages of restoring parts with electroplating over other methods, and gives the characteristics and properties of coatings obtained by electroplating. (Research purpose) The research purpose is in increasing the speed of application of zinc electroplating when restoring parts. (Materials and methods) The cathode current density has a decisive influence on the coating speed. The main reason for limiting the cathode current density during galvanizing from sulfuric acid electrolytes is the chemical polarization of the cathode. The article presents a study on the designed installation for the application of galvanic coatings. When applying coatings to the internal surfaces of parts, there was used a device with activating elements having an electromechanical rotation drive. This device prevents depletion of the near-cathode layer of the electrolyte and reduces the chemical polarization of the cathode. Elements made of moisture-resistant skin were used as activators. (Results and discussion) The article presents the results of experiments as a dependence of the coating speed on the speed of the activator relative to the restoring surface. It also presents the relationship between the size of the abrasive grains of the activating elements, the force of their pressing against the cathode surface, the speed of movement of the activator and the speed of applying the zinc coating, as well as its quality. By activating the cathode surface, it was possible to raise the operating current density to 100-150 amperes per square decimeter. The speed of application of zinc coatings is 16-25 micrometers per minute. (Conclusions) In the course of research, authors determined the conditions of electrolysis during galvanizing, which provide a significant increase in the cathode current density and the rate of application of these coatings during the restoration of parts.

Comparative Cathodic Behavior of ~9% Cr and Plain Steel Reinforcement in Concrete

CORROSION ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 045003-1-045003-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Akhoondan ◽  
A.A. Sagüés
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Steel ◽  
Oxygen Reduction ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Surface Condition ◽  
Corrosion Current ◽  
Reduction Reaction ◽  
Cathodic Current Density ◽  
Cathodic Current ◽  
Steel Rebar ◽  
Cathodic Region

The extent of the oxygen reduction reaction in concrete was evaluated for ~9% Cr rebar approaching the ASTM A1035 specification and compared to that of conventional carbon steel rebar, at ages of up to ~1 year. Cathodic strength was measured by the cathodic current density developed at −0.35 V vs. copper/copper sulfate (Cu/CuSO4 [CSE]) and −0.40 VCSE in cyclic cathodic potentiodynamic polarization tests, both in the as-received condition with mill scale and with scale removed by glass bead surface blasting. In both conditions the ~9% Cr alloy was a substantially weaker cathode, by a factor of several fold, than carbon steel. Within each material, the surface-blasted condition yielded also much lower cathodic current density than the as-received condition. For a small anode-large cathode system with a given anode polarization function, and no important oxygen reduction concentration polarization, the corrosion current was projected to be significantly lower if the cathodic region were ~9% Cr instead of plain steel rebar with comparable surface condition. There was strong correlation between the charge storage capability of the interface and the extent of cathodic reaction of oxygen. The result cannot be ascribed solely to differences in effective surface area between the different materials and conditions.

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