Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Zinc Generator for Acid Zinc

Is it possible to have a zinc generator for sulfuric acid base high speed zinc bath? The pH of our current bath range from 1 to 3. I would even accept a zinc generator where DC current is used to help generate the zinc. If so, what kind of inert anodes material can be used?

Karl Weyermann
Plating Shop - Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
January 16, 2008

January 16, 2008

Generator tanks are usually used on alkaline systems, Karl, to limit the amount of zinc in solution. By putting the zinc anodes in this separate tank, you can allow the zinc to dissolve to its solubility limit and feed in just enough of the solution to maintain the zinc level in the main tank to the level you want.

You seem to want to use a generator arrangement in the opposite mode, accelerating the amount of zinc going into solution? Am I following?

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

Yes! I am looking for a method for zinc generator for high speed acid zinc bath.

Karl Weyermann
- Lebanon, Kentucky, USA
January 20, 2008

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: