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Bed performance in the direct electrowinning of lead from suspension galena anodes

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Additive effects have been examined in the performance of suspension electrolysis of galena concentrate anode. A better conducting additive of properly selected size fraction, compatible with the relative size and specific gravity of galena, was found to improve the dissolution characteristics. With optimization of parameters such as current density, lead ion additions to the bath, electrolysis time,etc., and by withdrawing accumulated elemental sulfur intermittently, it was possible to dissolve lead with 79 pct current efficiency and energy consumption of 0.54 Kwh per kilogram of lead.

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  1. Regional Research Laboratory ( CSIR), Bhubaneswar 751013, (Orissa), India

    R. K. Paramguru (Scientist)

  2. Institut für Metallurgie, Metallhüttenkunde, Technische Universität Berlin, Strasse des 17, Juni 135, 1000, Berlin-12, Germany

    R. Kammel (Professor)

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Paramguru, R.K., Kammel, R. Bed performance in the direct electrowinning of lead from suspension galena anodes. Metall Trans B 19, 67–72 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02666492

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