Question

What is anode mud
and how to use ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Anode mud: Impurities collected at anode in electrolysis during purification of metals.

During electrorefining process pure zinc gets deposited at the cathode and an equivalent amount of metal dissolves from the anode into the electrolyte in the form of metal ions. Also, impurities settle down below the anode in the form of anode mud.

Example: Electrorefining of Cu

At cathode:

Cu

2+

+2e

→

Cu

At anode:

Cu+2e

→

Cu

2+

Answer 2

Answer:

Anode mud is deposit found in the form of insoluble substance. A deposit of these insoluble substance and residue was found in the anode in the commercial electrolysis.

The anode mud is also called as anode slime. ...

The anode slime is produced around 800000 tons per year which is used for gold and silver purification.....