Titanium anode for ammonia nitrogen wastewater treatment

Ammonia nitrogen wastewater mainly comes from chemical fertilizer, coking, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, landfill, etc. A large amount of ammonia nitrogen wastewater discharged into water bodies not only causes eutrophication of water bodies, resulting in black and smelly water bodies, increasing the difficulty and cost of water treatment, and even toxic effects on people and organisms.
At present, with the rapid development of chemical fertilizer, petrochemical and other industries, the resulting high nitrogen nitrogen wastewater has become one of the constraints of the development of the industry.Nitrogen and nitrogen are one of the important causes of pollution, especially the pollution caused by high concentration ammonia nitrogen wastewater. Therefore, the economic and effective control of high concentration pollution has become an important topic of the current environmental protection workers, has been highly valued by the industry.
Titanium is commonly used material for anodes in wastewater treatment applications due to its high resistance to corrosion. In the treatment of ammonia nitrogen wastewater, titanium anodes can be used in a variety of electrochemical processes, including electrocoagulation, electrooxidation, and electrochemical reduction. In electrocoagulation, a direct current is applied to the titanium anode, causing metal ions to dissolve into the wastewater, which then reacts with the pollutants. This reaction causes the pollutants to coagulate and settle, making it easier to remove them from the wastewater. In electrooxidation, the titanium anode is used to generate hydroxyl radicals, which can break down pollutants in the wastewater. This process can be effective for treating a wide range of pollutants, including ammonia nitrogen. In electrochemical reduction, the titanium anode is used to generate hydrogen gas, which can react with pollutants in the wastewater to break them down into harmless substances.

Overall, the use of a titanium anode in the treatment of ammonia nitrogen wastewater can be an effective and efficient method for reducing the concentration of pollutants in the wastewater. However, the specific electrochemical process used will depend on the specific characteristics of the wastewater and the desired treatment outcomes.

Here is some technical data for titanium anode used in ammonia nitrogen wastewater treatment:

Material:

• High-quality Grade 1 titanium substrate

• IrO2 (Iridium Oxide) coating, with thickness of 2-5 microns

Physical Characteristics:

• Shape: Flat plate, mesh, or custom designs available

• Size: Customizable

• Electrical Resistivity: 0.056 micro-ohm-cm (at 20°C)

• Thermal Conductivity: 15.6 W/mK (at 20°C)

Electrochemical Characteristics:

• Maximum Operating Voltage: 6 V

• Current Density: 1-5 A/m2

• Oxygen Evolution Potential: 1.3 V vs Ag/AgCl

• Hydrogen Evolution Potential: -0.5 V vs Ag/AgCl

• Surface Area: Customizable

• Electrode Efficiency: ≥ 90%

• Lifetime: 3-5 years, depending on usage and maintenance

Environmental Characteristics:

• Temperature Range: Up to 80°C

• pH Range: 0-14

• Chemical Resistance: Resistant to most acids and bases, as well as many other chemicals

• Corrosion Resistance: Resistant to corrosion, even in harsh environments

Applications:

• Electrocoagulation, electrooxidation, and electrochemical reduction of wastewater containing ammonia nitrogen and other pollutants

• Suitable for use in both batch and continuous flow systems

Note that the technical data provided is just an example, and specifications may vary depending on the manufacturer and specific application. It's important to consult with our technical team to ensure that the titanium anode is appropriate for the specific wastewater treatment system.