Copper Electrolysis Machine for Producing Copper Cathodes

Time：2025-05-31 15:03:49

A copper electrolysis machine is an advanced metal refining equipment, which is widely used to extract high-purity copper from crude copper, scrap copper, and electronic scrap. Its core principle is to migrate copper ions from the anode to the cathode through the electrolysis process and deposit them into copper plates with a purity of up to 99.99%. This method can not only effectively remove impurities, but also achieve efficient recovery of copper resources, meeting the demand for high-quality copper in industries such as power, cable, and electronic manufacturing.

Copper Electrolysis Machine for Producing Copper Cathodes

The workflow of the copper electrolysis machine includes several key steps. First, crude copper or copper-containing scrap is made into an anode plate, and a pure copper plate is used as a cathode and suspended in an electrolytic cell. The electrolyte is usually composed of sulfuric acid and copper sulfate. After power is turned on, the copper atoms on the anode lose electrons and form copper ions that enter the electrolyte; these copper ions gain electrons on the cathode and are deposited as pure copper. Insoluble impurities, such as gold, silver, platinum, etc., are deposited at the bottom of the electrolytic cell to form anode mud, which can further extract precious metals.

Modern copper electrolysis machines focus on high efficiency, environmental protection, and intelligence in design. Titanium-based composite anodes and low-voltage electrolytic cells are used to improve current efficiency and reduce energy consumption. The automatic control system monitors temperature, voltage, and electrolyte levels in real-time to ensure stable operation. In addition, the equipment is equipped with waste gas treatment and waste liquid recovery systems to reduce environmental pollution and comply with the concept of green production.

Copper electrolysis machines are of great significance in resource recovery and environmental protection. It not only improves the recovery rate of copper and reduces dependence on natural mineral resources, but also reduces harmful emissions in traditional smelting processes. With the continuous advancement of technology, copper electrolysis machines will play a more critical role in achieving sustainable development and a circular economy.