COPPER CATHODE

ABOUT COPPER CATHODE

Copper metal is usually recognized as the center of technological advancements in a broad range of applications. It is used in the production of brass, copper sheet products, and copper tubes. It is also used in more than 450 alloys. Copper cathode is a form of copper that attracts purity of more than 95%. It is the primary raw material utilized in the production of copper rod, which is implemented in several industries. Pure copper exhibits exnt electrical conductivity.

The copper cathode market can be divided based on refining process type, application, and region. Copper cathode is produced through the refining process, which helps in the removal of impurities from copper ore. Based on refining process type, the copper cathode market can be divided into smelting and electro-refining. Smelting is a type of refining process for extracting pure form of copper from its ore. It uses heat and chemical reducing agent for decomposition of copper ore, elimination of unwanted slag, and other ining pure copper cathode. Electro-refining is a process, wherein copper ore is carried out in the presence of using aqueous solution for extracting pure form of copper cathode. Electro-refining is a process that produces majority of copper cathode. Copper cathode is used in oil & gas, chemical labs, and various other industries. It is used in power generation, telecommunications, electronic circuits, power transmission, and various types of electrical equipment. Through electro-refining process, copper cathode is used in obtaining remaining impurities present in the copper ore. Impurities in copper ore consist of traces of gold, silver, nickel, and others.