Cathode Plate
Your Professional Cathode Plate Supplier
Sichuan Precision Technology Co., Ltd. (PRS) is a professional engineering company with 20+ years of experience delivering copper plant solutions worldwide.You need more than just equipment. You need a solution that works from day one - and keeps working.Our vision is to make modern copper electrowinning (EW) accessible, scalable, and efficient for all mining operations worldwide.
why choose us
One-Stop Solution
We provide an end-to-end service that covers the entire project cycle—from engineering design, equipment manufacturing, quality inspection, and logistics coordination to on-site installation and commissioning—ensuring seamless control and consistent quality at every stage.
Rich Project Experience
Our team has successfully delivered a wide range of copper EW (Electrowinning) projects with capacities from 3,000 to 50,000 TPA. These projects span multiple countries and operating environments, giving us deep industry expertise and proven technical solutions.
Customized Design
Each project is tailored to local environmental conditions, ore characteristics, production targets, and customer-specific requirements. We provide optimized engineering layouts, equipment configurations, and process flow designs to maximize efficiency and long-term operability.
After-sales Support
We offer comprehensive after-sales service, including 24/7 technical support, remote troubleshooting, timely spare parts supply, and on-site service when required, ensuring reliable operation and minimal maintenance interruptions.
Long service life- In the face of the erosion of various acid, alkali and salt solutions, the titanium cathode plate shows a strong corrosion resistance, which greatly extends the service life, reduces the frequency of replacement, and saves considerable maintenance costs for the enterprise.
Strong conductivity- It's excellent conductivity, not only reduce the energy consumption, but also improve the current efficiency, for the enterprise to improve the productivity effect.
Smooth surface- The titanium cathode plate with a smooth surface effectively reduces the defects of the cathode deposits, thus improving the quality of the final product.
Light weight- It's light weight, make the operation and transportation more convenient, further improve the production efficiency. Especially in the strong corrosive electrolyte, the performance advantages of titanium cathode plate are more prominent.
Technical Parameters
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Item |
Value |
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Material |
Pure Titanium (Grade 1 or Grade 2) |
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Surface Treatment |
Polished or Sandblasted |
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Standard Thickness |
1.5 mm – 3 mm (customizable) |
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Width Range |
800 mm – 1300 mm (customizable) |
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Length Range |
1000 mm – 2000 mm (customizable) |
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Current Density Range |
200–400 A/m² |
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Working Temperature |
≤ 65°C |
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Service Life |
≥ 12 years depending on application |
Preparation of the Electrochemical Cell
The cathode plate is installed within an electrolytic cell, often submerged in an electrolyte solution that contains the ions needed for the process.
Application of Electric Current
An external power source supplies electricity, creating a potential difference between the anode and cathode. The cathode becomes negatively charged.
Ion Attraction and Reduction
Positively charged ions in the electrolyte are attracted to the cathode plate. Upon reaching the surface, these ions gain electrons (reduction), transforming into neutral atoms or molecules.
Reaction Completion
The reduced species either deposit onto the cathode surface (e.g., metal plating) or participate in further chemical reactions, producing desired outputs like hydrogen gas or pure metals.
Product Collection and System Maintenance
The products are collected, and the cathode plate may require cleaning or replacement to maintain efficiency.
Aluminum Production
In aluminum smelting, stainless steel cathode plates form the base of electrolytic cells. They enable the efficient transfer of electrons during the Hall-Héroult process, which is essential for aluminum extraction from alumina.
Copper Refining
Copper electrorefining uses stainless steel cathode plates as the negative electrode to recover pure copper from impure anodes. These plates help achieve high purity levels (99.99%) and reduce impurities.
Water Treatment & Desalination
Electrochemical water treatment employs stainless steel cathode plates to remove contaminants and salts. Their corrosion resistance ensures longevity in saline environments.
Chemical Manufacturing
In chemical synthesis, especially in chlor-alkali processes, stainless steel cathode plates facilitate the electrolysis of brine to produce chlorine, hydrogen, and sodium hydroxide.
Renewable Energy Storage
Emerging applications include using stainless steel cathode plates in electrochemical energy storage systems, such as flow batteries.
Packaging & Shipping
Export Documentation
Our team is experienced with export procedures and can quickly provide Certificates of Origin upon request.
Packaging
Cathodes are packed using export-grade steel frame packaging to securely hold each plate in position and protect against mechanical damage during transport.
Efficient Loading
We support sea, road, or rail transportation depending on your project's location.
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