Abstract
Since the 1990's PbCaSn alloys have been the material of choice for anodes used in the Cu ElectroWinning (EW) industry [1]. The most significant modification of this alloy has been the addition of Co, either as a surface coating or embedded on to the surface of the anode. Either way, the addition of Co reduces corrosion of the anode by altering the development of the passive PbO2 layer on the surface. This comprehensive literature review found that there is indeed scope for alloy improvement and preliminary tests have confirmed this. Alloys were assessed by SEM, EDS, and gravimetric analysis. The results of which contributed to building a profile of how the alloys would perform under operational conditions and gaining a holistic understanding of how the corrosion performance might be linked to the microstructural properties of these alloys.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Annual Conference of the Australasian Corrosion Association 2012 |
Subtitle of host publication | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; 11-14 November 2012 |
Place of Publication | Kerrimuir VIC Australia |
Publisher | Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) |
Pages | 746-758 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781622769698 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) Conference 2012: Corrosion and Prevention - Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 11 Nov 2012 → 14 Nov 2012 |
Conference
Conference | Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) Conference 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | CP 2012 |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 11/11/12 → 14/11/12 |
Other | Corrosion Management for a Sustainable World: Transport, Energy, Mining, Life Extension and Modelling |