EP0838542B1 - Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum elektrolytischen Beizen von metallischen Bändern - Google Patents

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EP0838542B1
EP0838542B1 EP97117775A EP97117775A EP0838542B1 EP 0838542 B1 EP0838542 B1 EP 0838542B1 EP 97117775 A EP97117775 A EP 97117775A EP 97117775 A EP97117775 A EP 97117775A EP 0838542 B1 EP0838542 B1 EP 0838542B1
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    • C25ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25FPROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC REMOVAL OF MATERIALS FROM OBJECTS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25F1/00Electrolytic cleaning, degreasing, pickling or descaling
    • C25F1/02Pickling; Descaling
    • C25F1/04Pickling; Descaling in solution
    • C25F1/06Iron or steel
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    • C25ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25FPROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC REMOVAL OF MATERIALS FROM OBJECTS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25F7/00Constructional parts, or assemblies thereof, of cells for electrolytic removal of material from objects; Servicing or operating
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C25ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
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    • C25F1/00Electrolytic cleaning, degreasing, pickling or descaling
    • C25F1/02Pickling; Descaling
    • C25F1/04Pickling; Descaling in solution
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C25ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25FPROCESSES FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC REMOVAL OF MATERIALS FROM OBJECTS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
    • C25F1/00Electrolytic cleaning, degreasing, pickling or descaling
    • C25F1/02Pickling; Descaling
    • C25F1/04Pickling; Descaling in solution
    • C25F1/08Refractory metals

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  • the invention relates to a method and an apparatus for electrolytic pickling of metallic strips, in particular Stainless steel bands, bands made of titanium, aluminum or nickel, the Electric current indirectly, i.e. without electrically conductive contact between tape and electrodes, is passed through the tape, the Band vertically and the electrolyte liquid between the band and the electrodes are inserted.
  • GB 2140036 further describes a device for electrochemical treatment of metal strips with vertical Belt guide, indirect power supply and by gravity forced electrolyte flow in the gap between the band and the electrodes.
  • the Srom has to travel long distances in the band, taking the danger there is that it is derived at the deflection rollers and in others Episode is not available for the pickling process.
  • the invention is characterized in that the anode and cathode on Band are connected in direct succession. This is the way of Current through the tape is very short and the losses are low. Consequently much higher current rates can also be transmitted.
  • An advantageous development of the invention is characterized in that that the distance between the anodes and cathodes depending on the Band dimension is changeable. It is achieved that at different Band dimensions the maximum current yield at the lowest Tension can be achieved. Are the anode and cathode too close to each other? arranged, there is a direct current flow. On the other hand, it increases with their distance the voltage drop in the band. Naturally depends this voltage drop together with the band cross section. There are therefore an optimal distance for each band dimension.
  • a favorable embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that the amount of electrolyte in the gap, between the electrodes and the volume, regulated. This allows the belt to be hydraulically accurate be stabilized in the middle between the electrodes. So the distance between electrodes and band can be reduced to a minimum.
  • An advantageous variant of the invention is characterized in that the temperature, electrolyte concentration and charge density (Coulomb per unit area) can be specifically adjusted to the strip to be pickled. As a result, the pickling conditions can be applied to every strip dimension, line speed, Treatment time, type of scale etc. optimally set become.
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that the gap between the electrodes and the band is changed. So the distance can be easily adapted to the band ripple.
  • a favorable further development of the invention is characterized in that that the band ripple is determined and the electrodes are removed from the band be avoided so that contact between the tape and the electrode becomes. This prevents contact between the band and the electrodes that would lead to short circuits.
  • the invention also relates to a device for electrolytic pickling made of metallic strips, in particular stainless steel strips Titanium, aluminum or nickel, the electrical current being indirect, i.e. without electrically conductive contact between the band and the electrodes the tape is guided, the tape being vertical and between Electrodes and tape a vertical gap is provided in the Electrolyte liquid is introduced. It is characterized in that Anode and cathode are arranged one behind the other on the strip. As a result, the path of the current through the belt is very short, and so is that Losses low. This means that significantly higher current rates can also be used be transmitted.
  • a favorable further development of the invention is characterized in that that anodes and cathodes are staggered in the direction of the tape are, i.e. the tape runs between two opposite Anodes or two opposite cathodes. This results in a uniform current flow and at the band edge thus an even pickling effect.
  • an advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the anode surface, or the anodes entirely, are preferably made of lead, or lead alloys, or iridium oxide or graphite.
  • the material from which the anodes are made results in a chemical passivation against the anodic attack of the electrolyte anions.
  • Lead with sulfate ions (SO 4 2- ) and iridium oxide with sulfate and / or chloride ions (Cl - ) are preferably used.
  • Graphite with various anions or mixtures thereof can also be used.
  • An advantageous variant of the invention is characterized in that a control device for the amount of electrolyte is provided is, with one per liquid channel between the band and the electrode separate control device can be provided. This can on the one hand the flow is adapted to the bandwidth and also for Bands of different widths can be optimally adjusted. Through the Resulting hydraulic guidance of the belt can change the position of the Band can be set between the electrodes.
  • the conventional ones Systems usually require two rectifiers per cell - one for the underside of the band and one for the top of the band.
  • the cell according to the invention can be a rectifier for one or for multiple cells can be installed. Thanks to the hydraulic belt guide, which is made possible by regulating the amount of electrolyte added now e.g. the top of the tape, if more scaled, closer to the Electrodes are pressed and thus stained more intensely.
  • a favorable embodiment of the invention is characterized in that that a device for adjusting or controlling the distance is provided between anodes and cathodes.
  • the adjustable distance between the anode and cathode allows the current flow to be adjusted and subsequently a reduction in electricity costs.
  • An advantageous development of the invention is characterized in that that a device for adjusting the gap between the tape and Electrode is provided. So the distance can easily match the band ripple be adjusted.
  • a cheap variant of the invention is characterized in that a device for detecting the band ripple is provided, which with the adjusting device of the electrodes is connected. This will Avoid contact between the tape and electrodes, which leads to short circuits could lead.
  • the rectifier current was increased at a constant system speed of approx. 50 m / min. With a current of 6000A (4x1500 A) the belt was completely free of scale. With a current application of 8000 A there was an improved gloss of the strip surface. Here, with a current density of approx. 200 A / dm 2 , there were no problems in the cell with electrolyte overheating, excessive local heating of the strip or insufficient gas discharge. The evaluation of the tests also consisted of determining the uniformity of the current application. This was done through the gloss and color measurements. It was found that the fluctuations were not larger than that of the starting material. The particularly scaled band edges were completely descaled.
  • 1 shows the diagram of a conventional pickling plant with neutral electrolyte
  • 2 shows a plant according to the inventive method
  • Figure 3 illustrates a cell according to the invention.
  • Fig. 1 shows a pickling tank 1 according to the prior art.
  • the metal strip 2 is passed through the electrolyte 3, for example Na 2 SO 4 , between the cathodes 4 and anodes 5.
  • the distance between the electrodes and the band is usually approximately 70 to 150 mm, the band 2 having a certain sag, which can be reduced by support rollers, for example in the middle of the system.
  • the electrolyte 3 is fed from a pump 7 via a line 6 into the pickling tank 1 and, via a line 8, for example into an intermediate tank 9, from where the electrolyte 3 is recirculated.
  • Fig. 2 shows a system with a decoiler 11 and a decoiler 18, the it enables the belt to travel at a speed of up to 60 m / min to pull through the treatment.
  • the treatment consists of chemical degreasing 12 to clean the oiled tape and an electrolytic cell 13.
  • the cell is connected to 4 rectifiers. Each of them has an output of max. 3000A / 32 V.
  • the arrangement of the electrodes 15, 16 was chosen so that only an anode (15) - cathode (16) pair is connected to a rectifier.
  • the belt 2 is deflected here via rollers 14, 14 '.
  • Fig. 3 shows an electrolytic cell according to the invention.
  • the metallic Volume 2 e.g. B. stainless steel strip, is in the gap between the electrodes 15, 16 out.
  • the electrodes, e.g. the cathode 16 can in Direction 20 are moved so that the distance between anode 15 and Cathode 16 is adjustable. This enables optimal use of electricity.
  • the electrolyte is in turn pump 7 via a line 6, wherein lines 21, 21 ', 21 ", 21"' are provided which connect the electrolyte 3 into the columns 24, 24 ', 24 ", 24"' between the electrodes 15, 16 and the Feed in volume 2.
  • the electrolyte can now be controlled by regulators 22, 22 ', 22 ", 22"' to be adapted to the required conditions. After passage between the electrodes, the electrolyte 3 is in the lower Part 23 of the electrolytic cell 13 collected and again the Pump 7 supplied.
  • the new cell has higher performance than the conventional ones. At same electrical power can be achieved by the lower voltage drop more electricity is passed through the belt. At the same time, however new cell flow mechanically designed so that very high Mass transfer numbers and heat transfer values can be achieved. This results from high turbulence due to the small gap between the electrodes and the band as well as by the band movement i.e. it dissolves the metals and the heat from the Reaction zone removed very effectively.
  • the main advantage of cell according to the invention compared to the flooded cell according to the prior art the technology (see Fig. 1) lies in the better tape guidance and higher mass and heat exchange. This results in a higher one Pickling performance.
  • the conventional cells have rectifier performance from 11000 A (2 x 5500). Depending on the distance between electrodes and Band (approx. 50 - 150 mm) the voltage drop is between 25 and 40 V.
  • the cell according to the invention can apply 50,000 A to the band at approximately 17 V. transfer.
  • the invention is not limited by the embodiments shown. Rather, all known variants of the circuit and Arrangement of the electrodes, e.g. corresponding polarization or shorter anodes and longer cathodes to increase chemical Treatment, can be used analogously.
EP97117775A 1996-10-25 1997-10-14 Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum elektrolytischen Beizen von metallischen Bändern Expired - Lifetime EP0838542B1 (de)

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