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Introduction to Separation Methods

Electrodeposition for Metal Ion Separation

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Electrodeposition separates metal ions from a solution by using an electric current and an electrolytic cell. The cell has an anode and a cathode. When current flows, oxidation happens at the anode. At the cathode, metal ions gain electrons, undergo reduction, and deposit on the large metal surface.

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During electrodeposition, ions are separated from a solution by deposition on an electrode in an electrolytic cell.

While reduction occurs at the cathode and oxidation occurs at the anode, deposition occurs on electrodes, such as platinum gauze electrodes, which have a large surface area.

Metals, such as copper and nickel, with dif...

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Metal Ion DepositionElectrochemical SeparationReduction PotentialCopper Nickel SeparationPlatinum ElectrodeOxidation ReductionDeposition TimeStirring RateAcidic Basic Solution

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