Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy evaluation of behaviour of Pb

Abstract

Pb–0·5-0·7Ag anodes are widely used in the industry of zinc electrowinning. Two commercial lead anodes containing 0·56 and 0·69%Ag were studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to evaluate their electrochemical activity. An industrial acid zinc sulphate electrolyte containing glue and chloride ion, but without manganese addition, was considered. In this study, 5 h of electrolysis at a density of 50 mA cm⁻² (currently used in practice) and also 6 h of potential decay were made to represent electrowinning periods of maintenance both at 38°C. During the 5 h polarisation, the average double layer capacity of Pb–0·56Ag alloy was higher (∼9%) than that of Pb–0·69Ag alloy. During the first hour of potential decay, the Warburg impedance controls the electrochemical reaction. For the period from the second to sixth hour, the double layer capacity decreased with immersion time, and the charge transfer resistance increased with time. During the potential decay, the average charge transfer resistance of Pb–0·69Ag anode was higher (∼52%) than that of Pb–0·56Ag anode.

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Potential decay Impedance measurements Electrochemical activity Charge transfer resistance Film resistance Warburg impedance

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Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy evaluation of behaviour of Pb–Ag anodes for zinc electrowinning

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