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- ABSTRACT Finely divided RuO serves as an efi'icient and longlived electrocatalyst when dispersed in a polymer matrix chemically and mechanically inert to an electrolyte.
- an electrode When applied to a substrate, generally an electrically conductive substrate, an electrode, particularly suited for use as an anode at which oxygen is evolved, is obtained.
- a coating of polyvinylidene fluoride containing RuO having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron on a titanium substrate is exemplary.
- An obvious requirement of an anode for use in such processes is a low oxygen overvoltage, overvoltage referring to the excess electrical potential over the theoretical reversible potential at which the desired element is discharged at the electrode surface under equilibrium conditions. While a number of materials have been advanced for use as oxygen anodes, such materials being alleged to have low oxygen overvoltages, these suffer in other ways which limit their application, such as being chemically reactive, lacking dimensional stability, being of excessive cost, being sensitive to impurities in the system and others. Probably the biggest problem, however, even with an electrode having the required low overvoltage, is the short useful lifetime exhibited by such electrodes under commercial operating conditions. That is, while exhibiting an initially low oxygen overvoltage, the operating voltage steadily in creases until the anode either fails to pass current completely or does so only at economically unacceptable levels of potential.
- finely divided RuO having a particle size of 0.1 micron or less dispersed in a chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer matrix exhibits a low oxygen overvoltage for a surprisingly long period of time. It has further been found that such a combination of finely divided RuO and organic polymer on an electrically conductive substrate provides an efficient electrode for many electrochemical reactions.
- the RuO useful in the practice of the present invention is that having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- the criticality of this extremely fine particle size is clearly demonstrated by the specific example which follows. There it is shown that both the oxygen overvoltage and lifetime of an anode employing the finely divided material are dramatically improved, as compared to an even slightly more coarse R1102.
- the method of providing the RuO in a finely divided form is critical only in that the requisite particle size be obtained.
- One such method involves the dissolution of ruthenium trichloride in an acid solution followed by treatment with a base to the alkaline side and finally by acidification to a pH within the range of 6-6.5. The resulting suspension is washed thoroughly with distilled water until free of the salt of neutralization, dried at C. and fired at elevated temperatures, generally not in excess of 500C. Other methods may be used, provided a relatively clean finely divided RuO is obtained.
- the nature of the organic polymer with which the finely divided RuO is to be used may vary greatly depending upon the intended application of the electrode. Obviously, since the organic polymer is intended to bind together and provide some mechanical support for the RuO as well as to provide adhesion to and protection for any underlying substrate, the polymer itself must exhibit chemical and mechanical resistance to the surrounding environment. For example, where the electrode may be subjected to elevated temperatures, use of a polymer having a high melting or softening point is indicated. In corrosive environments, polymers having good resistance to the chemicals involved will be employed. An electrode of varying susceptibility to wetting by the electrolyte may be obtained by using more or less hydrophobic polymers. Thus it will be seen that many classes of polymers are useful in the present invention.
- fluorocarbons such as polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyhexafluoroethylene and polychlorotrifluoroethylene.
- various acrylics such as polymethyl methacrylate; phenolics, such as phenolformaldehyde; polyethylene; polystyrene; polyacrylonitrlle; acrylonitrile-vinyl chloride copolymer; polyvinylidene chloride; polyesters; polyimides; polymercaptans; polysulfones; polycarbonates and the like.
- the amount of RuO used per part by weight of polymer varies with the application intended and the properties desired but generally is within the range of 6-1 1.
- the RuOzlpolymer composition will be used as a coating on a substrate, in which case the amount of coating applied per square foot of substrate will likewise vary with the intended application and also with the RuO zpolymer weight ratio.
- RuO adds electrical conductivity and catalytic properties, the higher the weight ratio the more conductive the resultant coating. Therefore thicker coatings may be applied of the lower resistance, high RuO content coating.
- the composition of the present invention may be applied to a number of substrates depending upon the use to which the resulting electrode is to be put.
- the conductivity of the coating will be such that the substrate itself need not be conductive, the coating serving as the sole vehicle for the conduction of current.
- inert materials e.g., ceramic
- the method of preparation of the desired electrodes is not critical to the present invention.
- any of the known techniques for causing a mixture of a polymeric material with a filler in this case the RuO- to solidify, especially on a substrate, are useful.
- One such technique involves the preparation of a codispersion of the polymeric material and the RuO generally in a liquid medium to facilitate mixing and application, after which the dispersion is applied to the substrate being used, e.g., by dip-coating or brushing. Subsequently the coated structure is heated, to flash off the liquid and cause some melt-flowing to occur, then cooled to yield the final electrode.
- An alternate and somewhat preferred technique involves the preparation of a relatively viscous paint-type formulation containing from 45 percent dissolved polymeric material plus disposed RuO in a liquid organic vehicle.
- a substrate, especially a mesh substrate, may then be coated with the paint," for example by dipping into the solution, with curing, at temperatures on the order of 500F. for 3-20 minutes to evaporate the vehicle and solidify the coating, between any number of successive layers, e.g., 1-5.
- the areas in which they will find use will be limited primarily by mechanical considerations. Most important of these considerations is that the use of the electrode not be in an environment in which it may be expected that temperatures substantially exceeding the softening point of the polymer used in the coating will be experienced since deformation and attrition may then be expected.
- the aforementioned electrical and electrolytic properties suggest use in a variety of fields,
- RuO Finely divided RuO is prepared by dissolving RuCl in 1.5M l-lCl (aqueous) solution to the extent of 150 grams per liter. Said solution is treated with NaOH (20 percent by weight) until just alkaline then acidified with HCl to a pH within the range of 6.0-6.5. The resultant suspension is washed twice by decantation with distilled water followed by filtration on a Buchner funnel with additional (hot) water wash until the hydrated oxide is free of NaCl. Finally the oxide is thoroughly dried at a temperature of about 110C. The particle size of substantially all of the resultant RuO is determined to be less than 0.1 micron, particles as small as 300 Angstroms being noted.
- RuO is also prepared by heating RuCl powder in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of 450C. until complete conversion is obtained.
- the particle size of the resultant RuO is determined to be greater than 0.5 micron and is labeled coarse.
- RuO is prepared by extensive ball milling of RuCl powder followed by screening through a 100 mesh sieve and firing in an oxidizing atmosphere at 450C. as above.
- the resultant RuO is determined to have a particle size within the range of -0- m qtsaans is i tv ia med um-1T
- Test electrodes are fabricated employing each of the above by coating onto an oxide-free titanium metal sheet as follows. Four parts of the RuO is mixed with one part of polyvinylidene fluoride. The mixture is then dispersed at a solids level of 40 percent in l-methyl-2- pyrrolidinone. The titanium is coated by brushing the dispersion onto the substrate followed by curing 10 minutes at 500F.
- the resultant electrodes are employed as the anodes in 1M H at room temperature and an anode current density of 3 amperes per square inch. Results appear in the following table. Potential is measured versus the standard calomel electrode and an anodes lifetime is considered terminated when the voltage exceeds 3.0 V.
- a coating for use in electrolytic applications which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of a supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of an electrically conductive supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified mixture of a substantially chemically and and mechanically inert organic polymer and a Ru0 electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- an electrode as in claim 6 wherein the electrically conductive substrate is selected from the group consisting of nickel, steel, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, lead, lead-antimony alloys and lead-thallium alloys.
- a coating consisting essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a fluorocarbon polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron, the weight ratio of Ruo zpolymer being from 6l:l.
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Finely divided RuO2 serves as an efficient and long-lived electrocatalyst when dispersed in a polymer matrix chemically and mechanically inert to an electrolyte. When applied to a substrate, generally an electrically conductive substrate, an electrode, particularly suited for use as an anode at which oxygen is evolved, is obtained. A coating of polyvinylidene fluoride containing RuO2 having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron on a titanium substrate is exemplary.
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Unite States Patent [191 Decraene [451 Mar. 19, 1974 [75] Inventor:
[73] Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Corporation,
Cleveland, Ohio [22] Filed: Nov. 29, 1971 [21] Appl. No.: 203,059
Denis 1F. Decraene, Mentor, Ohio [52] US. Cl 117/230, 117/212, 117/232, 252/518, 252/519, 204/290 F, 136/120 FC [51] Int. Cl B44d 1/34, B44d 1/18 [58] Field of Search 117/230, 212, 232; 252/518, 519; 136/120 FC; 204/290 F [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,615,841 10/1971 Smith 136/120 FC 3,553,841 l/l97l Fishman 136/120 FC 3,687,724 8/1972 Keith 117/230 3,682,840 8/1972 Van Loan 252/518 3,336,423 8/1967 LeClair 136/120 FC 2,730,597 l/l956 Podolsky 252/519 Primary ExaminerLeon D. Rosdol Assistant Examiner-M. F. Esposito Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Hammond & Littell [57] ABSTRACT Finely divided RuO serves as an efi'icient and longlived electrocatalyst when dispersed in a polymer matrix chemically and mechanically inert to an electrolyte. When applied to a substrate, generally an electrically conductive substrate, an electrode, particularly suited for use as an anode at which oxygen is evolved, is obtained. A coating of polyvinylidene fluoride containing RuO having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron on a titanium substrate is exemplary.
9 Claims, No Drawings BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the area of electrochemical reactions, those processes which employ electrodes functioning as oxygen evolving anodes" are of considerable commercial significance. Examples of such processes include electrowinning, e.g., the aqueous electrowinning of antimony, cadmium, chromium, zinc, copper and the like; water electrolysis, e.g., the evolution of oxygen in a life support system; aqueous metal plating, cathodic protection in brackish waters, oxygen regeneration in water pollution abatement, organic synthesis and others. An obvious requirement of an anode for use in such processes is a low oxygen overvoltage, overvoltage referring to the excess electrical potential over the theoretical reversible potential at which the desired element is discharged at the electrode surface under equilibrium conditions. While a number of materials have been advanced for use as oxygen anodes, such materials being alleged to have low oxygen overvoltages, these suffer in other ways which limit their application, such as being chemically reactive, lacking dimensional stability, being of excessive cost, being sensitive to impurities in the system and others. Probably the biggest problem, however, even with an electrode having the required low overvoltage, is the short useful lifetime exhibited by such electrodes under commercial operating conditions. That is, while exhibiting an initially low oxygen overvoltage, the operating voltage steadily in creases until the anode either fails to pass current completely or does so only at economically unacceptable levels of potential.
STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide an electrode particularly useful as an oxygen anode and having a low oxygen overvoltage, chemical stability and a long useful life under commercial operating conditions.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a coating material for use on an electrically conductive substrate, which coating has the aforesaid advantages.
These and further objects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the specification and claims which follow.
It has now been found that finely divided RuO having a particle size of 0.1 micron or less dispersed in a chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer matrix exhibits a low oxygen overvoltage for a surprisingly long period of time. It has further been found that such a combination of finely divided RuO and organic polymer on an electrically conductive substrate provides an efficient electrode for many electrochemical reactions.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The RuO useful in the practice of the present invention is that having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron. The criticality of this extremely fine particle size is clearly demonstrated by the specific example which follows. There it is shown that both the oxygen overvoltage and lifetime of an anode employing the finely divided material are dramatically improved, as compared to an even slightly more coarse R1102.
The method of providing the RuO in a finely divided form is critical only in that the requisite particle size be obtained. One such method involves the dissolution of ruthenium trichloride in an acid solution followed by treatment with a base to the alkaline side and finally by acidification to a pH within the range of 6-6.5. The resulting suspension is washed thoroughly with distilled water until free of the salt of neutralization, dried at C. and fired at elevated temperatures, generally not in excess of 500C. Other methods may be used, provided a relatively clean finely divided RuO is obtained.
The nature of the organic polymer with which the finely divided RuO is to be used may vary greatly depending upon the intended application of the electrode. Obviously, since the organic polymer is intended to bind together and provide some mechanical support for the RuO as well as to provide adhesion to and protection for any underlying substrate, the polymer itself must exhibit chemical and mechanical resistance to the surrounding environment. For example, where the electrode may be subjected to elevated temperatures, use of a polymer having a high melting or softening point is indicated. In corrosive environments, polymers having good resistance to the chemicals involved will be employed. An electrode of varying susceptibility to wetting by the electrolyte may be obtained by using more or less hydrophobic polymers. Thus it will be seen that many classes of polymers are useful in the present invention. Particularly useful, owing to their relative thermal stability and excellent chemical resistance, are the fluorocarbons such as polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyhexafluoroethylene and polychlorotrifluoroethylene. Also useful are the various acrylics, such as polymethyl methacrylate; phenolics, such as phenolformaldehyde; polyethylene; polystyrene; polyacrylonitrlle; acrylonitrile-vinyl chloride copolymer; polyvinylidene chloride; polyesters; polyimides; polymercaptans; polysulfones; polycarbonates and the like.
The amount of RuO used per part by weight of polymer varies with the application intended and the properties desired but generally is within the range of 6-1 1. In most instances the RuOzlpolymer composition will be used as a coating on a substrate, in which case the amount of coating applied per square foot of substrate will likewise vary with the intended application and also with the RuO zpolymer weight ratio. Obviously, since RuO adds electrical conductivity and catalytic properties, the higher the weight ratio the more conductive the resultant coating. Therefore thicker coatings may be applied of the lower resistance, high RuO content coating.
The composition of the present invention may be applied to a number of substrates depending upon the use to which the resulting electrode is to be put. For example, if the RuO content of the coating is high, the conductivity of the coating will be such that the substrate itself need not be conductive, the coating serving as the sole vehicle for the conduction of current. In such instances inert materials, e.g., ceramic, will be quite useful as substrates since their only function is to provide mechanical support for the coating. In most instances, however, where high current levels are employed it will be desirable and convenient to use an electrically con- The method of preparation of the desired electrodes is not critical to the present invention. Any of the known techniques for causing a mixture of a polymeric material with a filler (in this case the RuO- to solidify, especially on a substrate, are useful. One such technique involves the preparation of a codispersion of the polymeric material and the RuO generally in a liquid medium to facilitate mixing and application, after which the dispersion is applied to the substrate being used, e.g., by dip-coating or brushing. Subsequently the coated structure is heated, to flash off the liquid and cause some melt-flowing to occur, then cooled to yield the final electrode. An alternate and somewhat preferred technique involves the preparation of a relatively viscous paint-type formulation containing from 45 percent dissolved polymeric material plus disposed RuO in a liquid organic vehicle. A substrate, especially a mesh substrate, may then be coated with the paint," for example by dipping into the solution, with curing, at temperatures on the order of 500F. for 3-20 minutes to evaporate the vehicle and solidify the coating, between any number of successive layers, e.g., 1-5.
In view of the excellent electrical and electrolytic characteristics of the electrodes of the present invention, the areas in which they will find use will be limited primarily by mechanical considerations. Most important of these considerations is that the use of the electrode not be in an environment in which it may be expected that temperatures substantially exceeding the softening point of the polymer used in the coating will be experienced since deformation and attrition may then be expected. The aforementioned electrical and electrolytic properties suggest use in a variety of fields,
ter, where stability toward oxygen evolution is also required and, 5. .as electrodes in electro-organic synthesis, where oxygen-evolving characteristics are desirable. In order that those skilled in the art may more readily understand the present invention, the following specific example is afforded.
EXAMPLE Finely divided RuO is prepared by dissolving RuCl in 1.5M l-lCl (aqueous) solution to the extent of 150 grams per liter. Said solution is treated with NaOH (20 percent by weight) until just alkaline then acidified with HCl to a pH within the range of 6.0-6.5. The resultant suspension is washed twice by decantation with distilled water followed by filtration on a Buchner funnel with additional (hot) water wash until the hydrated oxide is free of NaCl. Finally the oxide is thoroughly dried at a temperature of about 110C. The particle size of substantially all of the resultant RuO is determined to be less than 0.1 micron, particles as small as 300 Angstroms being noted.
For comparison, RuO is also prepared by heating RuCl powder in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of 450C. until complete conversion is obtained. The particle size of the resultant RuO is determined to be greater than 0.5 micron and is labeled coarse.
For further comparison RuO is prepared by extensive ball milling of RuCl powder followed by screening through a 100 mesh sieve and firing in an oxidizing atmosphere at 450C. as above. The resultant RuO is determined to have a particle size within the range of -0- m qtsaans is i tv ia med um-1T Test electrodes are fabricated employing each of the above by coating onto an oxide-free titanium metal sheet as follows. Four parts of the RuO is mixed with one part of polyvinylidene fluoride. The mixture is then dispersed at a solids level of 40 percent in l-methyl-2- pyrrolidinone. The titanium is coated by brushing the dispersion onto the substrate followed by curing 10 minutes at 500F. The resultant electrodes are employed as the anodes in 1M H at room temperature and an anode current density of 3 amperes per square inch. Results appear in the following table. Potential is measured versus the standard calomel electrode and an anodes lifetime is considered terminated when the voltage exceeds 3.0 V.
for example:
From the Table it becomes apparent that not only is l. as anodes in electrowinning of various metals, a substantial voltage advantage obtained through the where oxygen is the primary anode reaction product;
2. as oxygen-evolving anodes in water electrolysis systems for life support applications;
3. as anodes in electroplating systems, where nonexpandable anodes with good stability and low oxygen evolution potential are desirable;
4. as anodes for cathodic protection in brackish wause of the finely divided RuO of the present invention but, most importantly, the lifetime of the anode is extended to a remarkable and unexpected degree.
While the invention has been described by reference to certain preferred embodiments by which it may be carried into effect, it is not to be so limited since changes and alterations may be made therein as is apparent from the scope of the ap nded claims.
I claim:
1. A coating for use in electrolytic applications which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
2. An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of a supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
3. An electrode as in claim 2 wherein the organic polymer is a fluorocarbon polymer.
4. An electrode as in claim 3 wherein the fluorocarbon polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride.
5. An electrode as in claim 2 wherein the weight ratio of Ruo zpolymer is 6-l:l.
6. An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of an electrically conductive supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified mixture of a substantially chemically and and mechanically inert organic polymer and a Ru0 electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
7. An electrode as in claim 6 wherein the electrically conductive substrate is selected from the group consisting of nickel, steel, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, lead, lead-antimony alloys and lead-thallium alloys.
8. An anode for use in electrolytic processes wherein oxygen is generated as the anode, which anode consists essentially of,
a. a supporting substrate selected from the group consisting of nickel, steel, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, lead, lead-antimony alloys and lead-thallium alloys, and
b. a coating consisting essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a fluorocarbon polymer and a RuO electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron, the weight ratio of Ruo zpolymer being from 6l:l.
9. An anode as in claim 8 wherein the polymer is
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- 2. An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of a supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO2 electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- 3. An electrode as in claim 2 wherein the organic polymer is a fluorocarbon polymer.
- 4. An electrode as in claim 3 wherein the fluorocarbon polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride.
- 5. An electrode as in claim 2 wherein the weight ratio of RuO2: polymer is 6-1:1.
- 6. An electrode for use in electrolytic processes which electrode consists essentially of an electrically conductive supporting substrate having a coating on at least a portion of the surface thereof which coating consists essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a substantially chemically and and mechanically inert organic polymer and a RuO2 electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron.
- 7. An electrode as in claim 6 wherein the electrically conductive substrate is selected from the group consisting of nickel, steel, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, lead, lead-antimony alloYs and lead-thallium alloys.
- 8. An anode for use in electrolytic processes wherein oxygen is generated as the anode, which anode consists essentially of, a. a supporting substrate selected from the group consisting of nickel, steel, titanium, tantalum, zirconium, niobium, lead, lead-antimony alloys and lead-thallium alloys, and b. a coating consisting essentially of a solidified intimate mixture of a fluorocarbon polymer and a RuO2 electrocatalyst having a particle size of less than 0.1 micron, the weight ratio of RuO2:polymer being from 6-1:1.
- 9. An anode as in claim 8 wherein the polymer is polyvinylidene fluoride.
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