Kinetic model for electrorefining, part II: Model applications and case studies

The model developed in Part I of the systematic study is applied to identify the kinetic features of materials flow in an electrorefinner. The most recent thermodynamic and electrochemical data reported are used in the present simulations. Both liquid and solid electrodes are considered. The main differences of the kinetics of materials dissolution/deposition between the liquid and solid electrode and the reasons for these differences are identified. The important factors that affect the evolution of electrorefining with operation are identified.