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anode
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an·ode
/ ˈanōd/
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n.
the positively charged electrode by which the electrons leave a device. The opposite of cathode.
∎
the negatively charged electrode of a device supplying current such as a primary cell.
DERIVATIVES:
an·od·al
/ anˈōdl; āˈnōdl/ adj.
an·od·ic
/ anˈädik/ adj.
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Anodes for electrodeposition. (Technology Update).
Magazine article from: Finishing; 6/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...commonly deposited metals of anode practice, and present and...developments for more efficient anodes. A full account of electroplating anode theory can be found elsewhere...solutions and soluble cadmium anodes. Anode efficiency is often <...
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Anode Butt Cores: Physical Characterization and Reactivity Measurements
Magazine article from: JOM; 2/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...form of carbon anodes annually.1 For improved economics, anode butts, the parts...production of new anodes. About 15-30% of the anode is recycled butt...previous studies on anode butt quality have...Bullough3 found that anodes withdrawn from...
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Anode production facility engineered for efficiency.
Magazine article from: Pipeline & Gas Journal; 3/1/1994; 700+ words
; ...in an ineffective anode and can damage the...The cast-on anodes are impervious to...sleeves or tapered anode anchors. The anodes are installed at...synchronizes a 6-minute anode cycle for high...production of large anodes. A 20-ft indexer...
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Inert anodes for al smelters: Energy balances and environmental impact
Magazine article from: JOM; 5/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...resistances (in the anodes, cathode, electrolyte...saved by using carbon anodes is lost in the overvoltage on the carbon anode, but it still leaves...electrolysis process, a net anode carbon consumption of...Heroult cells use carbon anodes very efficiently. Calcined...
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Inert anodes and other technology changes in the aluminum industry--the benefits, challenges, and impact on present technology
Magazine article from: JOM; 5/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...cost-effective inert anode material, which has...challenge in developing inert anodes. Included in the discussion...and operating an inert anode/wettable cathode cell...on retrofitting inert anodes to conventional cells...Economic Analysis of Inert Anode and Wettable Cathode...
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Choosing the right anode for the job. (chromium plating)
Magazine article from: Finishing; 8/1/1991; ; 700+ words
; ...eventual decay of lead anodes. The chromate film...then reforms on the anode. This is why we should remove anodes from a chromium solution...was found that flat anodes could suffer severe...because one side of the anode would be working and...
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The next generation of insoluble anodes: when it comes to printed circuits, the use of insoluble anodes has multiple advantages. Here's why.
Magazine article from: CircuiTree; 4/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...broadly. In fact, the use of insoluble anodes has multiple advantages: * Anode geometry remains constant with time...to stop lines to clean and replenish anodes, change anode bags and refilm anodes, i.e. a productivity increase and...
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Mesh-on-lead anodes for copper electrowinning
Magazine article from: JOM; 7/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...associated with standard lead anode operation centers on the fact that the anodes are consumed during electrolysis...and the condition of the lead anode. The anode potential differential between MOL and lead anodes translates directly to a lower...
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The economics of inert anodes and wettable cathodes for aluminum reduction cells
Magazine article from: JOM; 5/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...considered are inert anode retrofit to conventional...retrofit of inert anodes with drained cathodes...limits the size of anode pieces that can be produced. The anodes are assumed to...28 such cermet anodes attached to each of the 40 stems. ANODE PRODUCTION COST...
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Conductive polymer coatings for anodes in aqueous electrowinning
Magazine article from: JOM; 7/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...permanent lead alloy anodes in electrowinning...periodically clean the anode surfaces and refurbish...reduces the useful anode life, increases...costs because the anodes periodically must...alternate methods of anode production. The...lead-calcium-tin anodes reduces the rate...
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Anode
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...In either case, there are an anode and a cathode in each cell...electrode is to be called the anode in each type of cell. Chemists...of conflicting definitions of anodes in various textbooks and reference...be cleared up by defining the anode and cathode in terms of the...
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anode
Book article from: A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
anode A positive electrode, to which negative ions (anions) are attracted.
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electron tube
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...an electron tube are the cathode and the anode or plate. The simplest vacuum tube, the...by the positive electric polarity of the anode and constitute the current through the...charged positively with respect to the anode, the electrons are drawn back to the cathode...
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electrolysis
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...charged while the other, called the anode, becomes positively (+) charged. The...the negatively charged ions toward the anode. This migration of ions through the electrolyte...circuit. The migration of electrons into the anode, through the wiring and an electric generator...
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X ray
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...contains essentially two electrodes—an anode made of platinum, tungsten, or another heavy...rays) are accelerated from the cathode to the anode and produce X rays as they strike the anode. Two different processes give rise to radiation...
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