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EPSRC Reference: GR/K84318/01
Title: IN-SITU ELECTROCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF CALCIUM
Principal Investigator: Fray, Professor D
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Project Partners:
Britannia Refined Metals Ltd
Department: Materials Science & Metallurgy
Organisation: University of Cambridge
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 February 1997 Ends: 31 January 2000 Value (£): 210,235
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Electrochemical Science & Eng.
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Chemicals
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Calcium is added to lead to remove bismuth and to imporve the properties of electrode in the lead acide battery. This is an inefficient process which gives rise to considerable oxidation of the expensive calcium metal. This proposal is concerned with the in-situ electrochemical synthesis of calcium carbonate which is dissolved in a fused salt. As well as financial savings, less oxidation will occur, the working conditions will be improved and a higher quality product will be produced.
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