US4130473A
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Electrode structure for use in metal in exchange apparatus useful in purifying spent acids and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1978-12-19
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved electrode is disclosed. The electrode is formed of an ion electrical permeable acid proof microporous sheet material which is impermeable to water molecules, the microporous material being supported mechanically on opposing faces by a nonwoven matted fiber body, the fiber body being impregnated with electrically conductive carbon in the form of graphite. The graphite is impregnated to an extent or depth to define within the opposing fiber bodies (separated by the microporous material) separate electrical terminals. Metallic contact terminals for connection in a DC electrical circuit are adhesively joined to the fiber bodies. Both fiber bodies can be made of one or two layers, one of which is graphite impregnated material.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Eddleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:49
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25D; C25D21/00; C25D21/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for use in electrically separating metal ions and acid cations in an aqueous solution, comprising: a diaphragm which is: (a) cation and anion permeable; (b) impermeable to water; (c) provided with two sides and has a thickness of about one mil; (d) acid resistant; (e) a flexible sheet to enable rolling into a tube from sheet stock; (f) has exposed sides accepting an adhesive at least sufficient to attach an electrode thereto; two electrodes formed of a flexible matted fibrous body impregnated with an electrically conductive material, one of said electrodes attached to one side of said diaphragm and the other attached to the opposite side of said diaphragm; and means for connecting said electrodes in a DC circuit so that, on contact of said diaphragm with a solution of metal anions and acid cations, either the metal anions or acid cations move across said diaphragm dependent on current flow and the respective polarities of said electrodes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
An apparatus for use in electrically separating metal ions and acid cations in an aqueous solution, comprising: a diaphragm which is: (a) cation and anion permeable; (b) impermeable to water; (c) provided with two sides and has a thickness of about one mil; (d) acid resistant; (e) a flexible sheet to enable rolling into a tube from sheet stock; (f) has exposed sides accepting an adhesive at least sufficient to attach an electrode thereto; two electrodes formed of a flexible matted fibrous body impregnated with an electrically conductive material, one of said electrodes attached to one side of said diaphragm and the other attached to the opposite side of said diaphragm; and means for connecting said electrodes in a DC circuit so that, on contact of said diaphragm with a solution of metal anions and acid cations, either the metal anions or acid cations move across said diaphragm dependent on current flow and the respective polarities of said electrodes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said electrodes are formed of carbon impregnated nonwoven polypropylene fibrous material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises a metal foil conductive strip attached to said electrodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said diaphragm is in sheet form and said electrodes are in sheet form and are adhesively attached thereto with a margin of protruding diaphragm encircling said electrodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein one of said electrodes is formed of two layers of nonwoven material, with one layer comprised of granular graphite impregnated therein to an extent to define an electrically conductive member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said electrodes are about 10 to 30 mils thick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The sheet material of claim 1 formed into a tube having one electrode on the exterior of the tube and one on the interior.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
111 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said connecting means comprises a metal foil conductive strip attached to said electrodes; wherein said diaphragm is in sheet form and said electrodes are in sheet form and are adhesively attached thereto with a margin of protruding diaphragm encircling said electrodes; and wherein one of said electrodes is formed of two layers of flexible matted fibrous material and one layer comprised of granular graphite impregnated in flexible matted fibrous material in an amount to form an electrically conductive member; and said electrodes are about 10 to 30 mils thick; and one electrode is on the exterior of the tube, and one is on the interior.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said sheet material is spirally wound.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-12-18 | 1982-06-19 | 1982-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-18 | 1986-06-19 | 1986-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-18 | 1990-06-19 | 1990-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |