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Changes in the Strength of the Polymer Concrete Used in the Electroplating Vats Under Operational Load

Author(s): (University of Zielona Gora, Zielona Góra , Poland)
(University of Zielona Gora, Faculty of Building, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Z. Szafrana st 1, 65-516 Zielona Góra , Poland)
Medium: journal article
Language(s): English
Published in: Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports, , n. 4, v. 27
Page(s): 185-193
DOI: 10.1515/ceer-2017-0060
Abstract:

Due to the strong and aggressive electrolyte media and thermal load, design of the electroplating vats in the copper industry often relies on the resin concrete. The article presents the results of the strength tests of the polymer concrete based on the "Derakane" resin, used in the construction of electroplating vats. Samples were taken from the real vats - both new and 17-year old. Strength tests included compression and bending tensile strength test. To assess the effect of operational conditions the tests were performed on the same-age vats, some of which were never used while others were subjected to the operational load. During the operation, the vats sustained load of the anode and cathode weights, cyclic electrolyte loading with a temperatures up to 60°C. As a result, it was noted that the operational conditions led to the increased strength of the polymer concrete material.

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    19/02/2023
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