Perforated current collectors for storage batteries and electrochemical cells, having improved resistance to corrosion

    公开(公告)号:AU6198201A

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-11

    申请号:AU6198201

    申请日:2001-05-24

    Abstract: A process for enhancing chemical stability and corrosion resistance is described for perforated current collectors made by continuous production processes for use in electrochemical cells, including storage batteries such as lead-acid batteries. The process relies on utilizing a strip processing method, selected from the group of reciprocating expansion, rotary expansion and punching, to perforate the solid metal strip to form a grid or mesh, as a deformation treatment. The perforation-deformation treatment is followed in rapid succession by a heat-treatment to obtain a recrystallized microstructure in the current collector and optionally by quenching to rapidly reduce the temperature to below approximately 80° C. The process yields an improved microstructure consisting of a high frequency of special low Sigma CSL grain boundaries (>50%), exhibiting significantly improved resistance to intergranular corrosion and cracking. Perforated current collectors produced with this process from a solid lead-alloy strip exhibit superior growth and corrosion properties when employed as positive grids in a lead-acid battery.

    Metallurgical process for manufacturing electrowinning lead and lead alloy electrodes

    公开(公告)号:AU740002B2

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-25

    申请号:AU8620498

    申请日:1998-08-04

    Abstract: Lead and lead-alloy anodes for electrowinning metals such as zinc, copper, lead, tin, nickel and manganese from sulfuric acid solutions, whereby the electrodes are processed by a repetitive sequence of cold deformation and recrystallization heat treatment, within specified limits of deformation, temperature and annealing time, to achieve an improved microstructure consisting of a high frequency of special low SIGMA CSL grain boundaries (i.e.>50%). The resultant electrodes possess significantly improved resistance to intergranular corrosion, and yield (1) extended service life, (2) the potential for reduction in electrode thickness with a commensurate increase in the number of electrodes per electrowinning cell, and (3) the opportunity to extract higher purity metal product.

    ARTICLES COMPRISING HETEROGENEOUS AND THERMALLY STABLE GRAIN-REFINED ALLOYS

    公开(公告)号:US20240026559A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-25

    申请号:US17868409

    申请日:2022-07-19

    CPC classification number: C25D5/10 C25D5/617 C25D15/00 C25D5/16

    Abstract: Articles including anisotropic electrodeposited layers of fine-grained alloys of Co, Cu, Fe, Ni and/or Zn with minor additions of B, O, P and S that provide high strength, ductility and heat-resistance, are disclosed as well as a process for making the articles. Non-metallic additions of ≤2% are required to significantly increase the maximum temperature at which softening and grain-growth occurs. Electrodeposition conditions in a single plating cell are adjusted and/or modulated to vary at least one property in the deposit direction and/or along the length and/or width of the workpiece once, constantly or repeatedly, to form a graded and/or layered electrodeposit. Variable property metallic material deposits containing, at least in part, a fine-grained microstructure and variable property in the deposit direction and optionally multi-dimensionally, provide superior overall mechanical properties and temperature stability. Various methods and electroplating apparatuses and approaches to practice the invention are also provided.

    Articles comprising durable icephobic coatings

    公开(公告)号:US11319450B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-03

    申请号:US16515093

    申请日:2019-07-18

    Abstract: Articles including durable and icephobic polymeric coatings are disclosed. The polymeric coatings include a bonding layer which may contain a substantially fully cured polymeric resin providing excellent adhesion to metallic or polymer substrates. The polymeric coating further includes an outer surface layer which is smooth, hydrophobic and icephobic and, in addition to a substantially fully cured resin, contains silicone comprising additives near the exposed outer surface. The anisotropic polymeric coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight parts required in aerospace, automotive and sporting goods applications. A process for making the articles is disclosed as well.

    Apparatus and method for in-situ electrosleeving and in-situ electropolishing internal walls of metallic conduits

    公开(公告)号:US11280016B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-22

    申请号:US16824165

    申请日:2020-03-19

    Abstract: An apparatus and system for in-situ electropolishing and/or for in-situ electroforming a structural or functional reinforcement layer such as a sleeve of a selected metallic material on the internal surfaces of metallic tubular conduits are described. The apparatus and system can be employed on straight tubes, tube joints to different diameter tubes or face plates, tube elbows and other complex shapes encountered in piping systems. The apparatus includes components which can be independently manipulated and assembled on or near a degraded site and, after secured in place, form an electrolytic cell within the workpiece. The apparatus contains counter-electrodes which can be moved relative to the workpiece surface during the electroplating and/or electropolishing operation to provide flexibility in selecting and employing electropolishing process parameters and electroplating process parameters to design and optimize the surface roughness as well as the size, shape and properties of the electrodeposited reinforcing layer(s).

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-SITU ELECTROSLEEVING AND IN-SITU ELECTROPOLISHING INTERNAL WALLS OF METALLIC CONDUITS

    公开(公告)号:US20210292930A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US16824165

    申请日:2020-03-19

    Abstract: An apparatus and system for in-situ electropolishing and/or for in-situ electroforming a structural or functional reinforcement layer such as a sleeve of a selected metallic material on the internal surfaces of metallic tubular conduits are described. The apparatus and system can be employed on straight tubes, tube joints to different diameter tubes or face plates, tube elbows and other complex shapes encountered in piping systems. The apparatus includes components which can be independently manipulated and assembled on or near a degraded site and, after secured in place, form an electrolytic cell within the workpiece. The apparatus contains counter-electrodes which can be moved relative to the workpiece surface during the electroplating and/or electropolishing operation to provide flexibility in selecting and employing electropolishing process parameters and electroplating process parameters to design and optimize the surface roughness as well as the size, shape and properties of the electrodeposited reinforcing layer(s).

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