Copper filtration
Drive performance with diatomite
Diatomaceous earth, also known as diatomite, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock composed of fossilized remains of diatoms. It is widely used in various industries, including the copper foil market. The unique properties of diatomaceous earth, such as its high porosity and absorbency, make it an excellent filter aid for filtering and purifying the electrolyte during the production of copper foil.
High-efficiency filtration for copper foil is essential to ensure high-quality and reliable performance in electronic applications. This filtration level helps to minimize impurities and defects in the copper foil, resulting in improved conductivity and overall product efficiency.
Diatomaceous earth is used as a precoat material in filter presses to improve the clarity and purity of the final product. The porous nature of diatomaceous earth allows it to capture and remove fine particles, impurities, and other contaminants from the copper slurry. It also helps to reduce the amount of copper lost during the filtration process.
Value of acid washed diatomaceous earth as a pre-coat
Diatomaceous earth filter aids offer an effective solution for electrolytic copper foil filtration and purification processes. DE’s naturally porous structure, alongside Imerys’ production abilities, combine to create a filter aid which provides a permeable filter cake that efficiently captures impurities at a high purity. Through the use of diatomaceous earth filter aids as a pre-coat during filtration, manufacturers can achieve enhanced purity and extended filtration cycle lengths compared to alternative approaches.
Additional value can be created through the use of Imerys’ acid washed Celite filter aids, which help to produce a high purity filtrate without the introduction of unwanted impurities.
FAQ
Diatomaceous earth is a natural, porous substance made up of the fossilized remains of diatoms, which are tiny aquatic organisms. These microscopic pores in diatomaceous earth create a large surface area for trapping impurities, making it an effective diatomite filter aid for removing copper particles from liquids.
Imerys diatomaceous earth offers high purity diatomite filter aids with efficiency due to its high porosity and unique particle size distribution, allowing for the removal of even the smallest impurities from copper solutions. Its low density and high surface area also reduce energy consumption and longer filter cycles, ultimately leading to cost savings for copper filtration operations.
- Adsorbs impurities
- Improves efficiency
- Reduces costs
- Increases yields
- Removed fine particles
- Reduces copper lost
Let us be your trusted partner in Copper Filtration solutions. Imerys offers comprehensive technical support to potential and existing customers, ensuring a seamless integration and optimal performance of Celite brand diatomaceous earth filter aids. Our expertise ensures reliable filtration solutions tailored to the electrolytic copper foil market and to specific customer needs.
Contact us today to start collaborating to create innovative, sustainable solutions for the future.
