Titanium plates used in chloride electrolysis for non-ferrous metal extraction (like copper) serve as permanent cathode substrates. In CuCl₂-HCl electrolyte solutions, these plates resist chloride ion corrosion while ensuring cathode copper purity >99.99%. Visually, chloride electrolysis titanium plates typically appear black.
Corrosion Resistance: <0.02mm/year in 85°C HCl-Cl₂ environment (vs. >5mm/year for stainless steel)
Conductivity Pure Ti: ≥3% IACS
Ti-Cu Clad: ≥30% IACS (reduces cell voltage by 15%)
Mechanical Strength Bending strength: ≥350MPa (resists copper deposition stress)
Thickness Cathode plate: 4-6mm
Anode basket: 2-3mm
De Nora DSA® Ti-Cl: Superior chlorine corrosion resistance.
Mitsubishi Materials Cl-TiCath™: Ti-Cu clad plates with >30% IACS conductivity.
Baoti BTi-Cl: Electron-beam welded Ti-steel clad cathode plates (40% cost reduction).
Western Metal WTM-Cl: Laser-microtextured surface reduces peeling force to 0.8MPa.