Baoji Ruihenghua Titanium Metal Composite New Materials Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of anode copper plate in China. If you're going to buy customized anode copper plate made in China, welcome to get more information from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.
Product Introduction
Copper anode plates are the core soluble anode material in electrolytic refining and electroplating processes, serving the dual functions of a conductive carrier and a copper ion source. The product is prepared from high-purity cathode copper and T2 copper through smelting, casting, and precision rolling processes, resulting in a uniform internal grain structure and low levels of harmful impurities. Unlike ordinary recycled copper anodes, high-purity copper anode plates dissolve uniformly during electrolysis, producing less anode sludge and preventing electrolyte contamination. This effectively improves the uniformity of plating thickness and the purity of electrolytic products, while reducing the frequency of bath cleaning and maintenance costs. The product is widely used in non-ferrous metal electrolytic refining, PCB acid copper plating, decorative electroplating, electroforming, and copper resource recycling, serving as a crucial foundational material for ensuring stable operation and product quality in electrolytic/electroplating production lines.
Product Parameter
Implement International Standards System
● Product standards: YS/T 1083-2015 "Anode Copper", ASTM B152 "Standard Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Plates, Strips and Rolled Bars", GB/T 2040 "Copper and Copper Alloy Plates".
● Chemical composition standards: GB/T 5231 "Grades and Chemical Compositions of Processed Copper and Copper Alloys", ASTM B152 corresponding grade chemical composition requirements.
● Testing and acceptance standards: GB/T 5121 Chemical analysis methods for copper and copper alloys, GB/T 32793 Standards for dimensional and shape deviations of copper and copper alloy plates.
● Environmental compliance standards: Complies with the EU RoHS 2.0 directive, and meets standards for harmful heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury.
● Applicable operating conditions: Suitable for copper electrolytic refining in sulfuric acid systems, copper plating with acidic sulfates, electroforming, electrolytic polishing, etc.; not suitable for strong oxidizing, high chloride ion, high temperature corrosion conditions.
Standard Materials And Structural Parameters
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Parameter Categories |
Optional Specifications |
Illustrate |
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Material grade |
T2 copper / high-purity cathode copper / phosphorus copper anode |
High-purity copper cathodes are selected for electrolytic refining; phosphorus copper anodes are selected for precision copper plating. |
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Product Form |
Flat anode, anode with lugs, anode with copper stem, irregularly shaped anode |
It can be equipped with conductive hooks and lifting structures, and can be directly adapted to existing tanks. |
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Board size |
Thickness 3–50mm / Width 200–1000mm / Length 500–1200mm |
Electrolytic refining commonly uses large, thick plates; electroplating commonly uses small to medium-sized thin plates. |
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Single piece weight |
5–500kg |
Unit weight can be customized according to pole switching cycle and tank load. |
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Phosphorus content (phosphorus copper type) |
0.04%–0.065% |
Uniform distribution ensures dissolution stability and reduces anode slime. |
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Supply status |
Rolled state, cast state, pickled state, polished state |
Surface finish can be customized to meet specific usage requirements. |
Product Features and Applications
Product Advantages
High purity and low impurities, no contamination of the electrolyte: High-quality cathode copper raw materials are selected, and the composition is precisely controlled through refining and impurity removal processes. The content of harmful impurities such as arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and lead is extremely low. No abnormal precipitation will occur during the electrolysis process to contaminate the electrolyte, avoiding pitting, burrs, and pinholes in the plating layer, effectively ensuring the purity of the electrolytic cathode copper and the quality of the electroplating layer.
Uniform grain size and stable, controllable dissolution: Utilizing advanced continuous casting and precision rolling processes, the internal grain structure is uniform and dense, free from segregation and porosity defects. During electrolysis/electroplating, anode dissolution is stable and consistent, with uniform current distribution, significantly improving the uniformity of coating thickness. Simultaneously, the amount of anode sludge generated is greatly reduced, decreasing the frequency of bath cleaning, reducing auxiliary material consumption, and minimizing downtime for maintenance.
Precise dimensions and convenient installation and replacement: The finished product undergoes multiple precision leveling and CNC machining processes, resulting in high flatness and strict dimensional tolerances. The conductive ears and copper rod structure can be adapted 1:1 to existing tank conductive seats and hangers, eliminating the need for on-site secondary adjustments. It can be used immediately after hoisting into place, making pole changing operations efficient and convenient.
A complete range of products with high customization flexibility: covering anodes for various scenarios such as electrolytic refining, general electroplating, PCB precision electroplating, and electroforming, supporting full parameter customization of size, thickness, unit weight, conductive ear structure, and lifting hole position; and providing exclusive material solutions based on customer tank specifications, current density, and electrode changing cycle to balance service life and procurement costs.
Full-process quality control with strong batch consistency: A full-process quality control system is established, and each batch of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products undergoes component testing, size verification and full appearance inspection to ensure that the composition, performance and size of different batches of products are highly consistent, ensuring the long-term continuous operation of the production line and reducing quality fluctuations and process adjustment costs.
Application Areas
Hydrometallurgical industry: anode plates for electrolytic refining of non-ferrous metals such as copper, zinc, and nickel; soluble anodes for hydrometallurgical electrowinning processes.
PCB electronic plating: VCP vertical continuous plating line, gantry plating line for copper anode plating, suitable for precision copper plating processes of HDI boards and rigid-flex boards.
Surface treatment industry: soluble anode materials used in processes such as decorative copper plating, functional copper plating, electroforming, and electrolytic polishing.
Hardware and sanitary ware industry: Special anodes for copper plating base processes in sanitary ware hardware, plastic electroplating, and hardware accessories.
Resource and environmental protection industry: electrolytic recovery of copper-containing waste liquid, copper resource regeneration and extraction, and electrolytic anodes for wastewater treatment.
Production line upgrade: an alternative solution for upgrading existing production lines with low anode purity, uneven dissolution, excessive anode sludge, and low coating yield.
Product Details
Composition Standards
The content of main components and impurities strictly conforms to the corresponding grade standards, and the phosphorus content deviation of phosphorus copper anode is ≤ ±0.005%.
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Dimensional accuracy
Thickness tolerance ±0.3mm, length and width tolerance ±1.0mm, flatness ≤3mm/m
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Surface Quality
The board surface is free of cracks, slag inclusions, and obvious oxidation spots; the edge burrs are ≤1mm.
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Single weight deviation
The weight deviation of a single piece of the same specification and batch is ≤±2%, ensuring consistent pole changing cycle.
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Product Supporting Documents
Authoritative International Qualification Certificates
YS/T 1083 and ASTM B152 product conformity test reports, and EN 10204 3.1 original material certificate issued for each batch.
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification.
Third-party SGS testing reports on chemical composition, conductivity, dimensional accuracy, and surface quality.
The RoHS environmental compliance test report meets the environmental requirements of the metallurgical, electronics, and surface treatment industries.
thoughtful service
Packaging Standards (For Export By Sea)
Each piece of the product is individually wrapped with pearl cotton and PE protective film, with protective covers added to the surface and corner protectors added to the edges to prevent damage and deformation during transportation.
The entire batch was packed into fumigated solid wood export crates, with the interior padded and secured at multiple points to prevent movement, squeezing, or deformation during transportation.
The wooden crates are labeled with the product model, dimensions, quantity, gross weight, and moisture-proof/lifting/pressure-proof markings, suitable for all scenarios including sea, land, and air transport.
Professional Consultation Q&A
Q1: What are the differences between anode copper plates used in electrolytic refining and anode copper plates used in electroplating, and how should one choose between them?
A1: ● Electrolytic refining anode plates: mostly 99.2%–99.5% purity anode copper, used as raw material anodes for copper electrolytic refining, and high-purity cathode copper is obtained through electrolytic purification. They are usually large in size and heavy, suitable for large-scale electrolytic cells.
● Electroplating anode plates: These are mostly high-purity copper or phosphor bronze anodes (99.9% or higher), serving as the copper ion source for the copper plating process. Uniform dissolution and minimal anode sludge are required to ensure coating quality. Phosphor bronze anodes are suitable for acidic sulfate copper plating, refining grain structure and reducing anode sludge, making them the mainstream choice for precision and functional copper plating on PCBs. We will recommend the most suitable material and specifications based on your specific process (electrolytic refining/electroplating), plating solution system, and current density.
Q2: Why is phosphor bronze anode recommended for electroplating applications, and what are its advantages compared to ordinary pure copper anode?
A2: Phosphorus copper anodes are made by uniformly adding 0.04%–0.065% phosphorus to high-purity copper. Compared to ordinary pure copper anodes, their core advantages are:
● The dissolution is more uniform and stable, the passivation film is less likely to form on the anode surface, the current efficiency is higher, and the coating thickness is more uniform.
● The amount of anode sludge generated is greatly reduced, which can significantly reduce the frequency of plating tank cleaning, reduce auxiliary material consumption and downtime.
● The more stable copper ion concentration in the plating bath reduces compositional fluctuations, effectively improving plating yield and reducing process control difficulty. For applications requiring high plating quality, such as precision copper plating for PCBs and functional copper plating, phosphor bronze anodes offer superior long-term overall benefits.
Q3: Can you customize the conductive ears and mounting structure according to the dimensions of our existing tank?
A3: Absolutely. We support full structural customization. We can customize the position, size, and thickness of the conductive ears according to the size of your electrolytic cell/electroplating tank conductive base and the type of mounting bracket. We can also provide welded conductive copper rods and pre-fabricated lifting holes. The finished product can be directly lifted and used without any on-site secondary processing.
Latest company news
Titanium-clad copper anode conductive rods for PCB electroplating have entered mass production, meeting the refined electroplating needs of high-end circuit boards.
Rooted in Baoji, Shaanxi, known as China's Titanium Valley, Baoji Ruihenghua Titanium Metal Composite Materials Co., Ltd. recently completed process optimization and capacity expansion of its production line for composite conductive rods used in electronic electroplating. The company has officially launched a series of titanium-clad copper anode conductive rods specifically designed for PCB electroplating, precisely matching the stringent requirements of high-end PCB manufacturing for uniform plating and cleanliness of the plating solution. This series uses TA1/TA2 industrial pure titanium as the outer coating and T2 high-purity copper as the conductive core. Through explosive bonding or hot extrusion diffusion processes, atomic-level metallurgical bonding is achieved, with an interface bonding strength ≥100MPa, a composite bonding rate ≥98%, and a copper core conductivity ≥98% IACS. This ensures long-term uniform and stable current distribution, effectively improving the plating uniformity of high aspect ratio through-holes and fine lines, and contributing to higher plating yields for HDI boards, multilayer boards, and rigid-flex boards. The outer titanium layer completely isolates the copper core from acidic plating solutions, preventing abnormal copper ion precipitation that contaminates the plating solution and generates anode sludge, significantly reducing the frequency of bath maintenance and auxiliary material consumption. Currently, our products fully cover three major shapes: square bars, flat bars, and round bars. They are compatible with mainstream PCB production equipment such as VCP vertical continuous electroplating lines, gantry electroplating lines, and roll-to-roll electroplating lines, and are widely used in processes such as copper plating, tin plating, and precious metal electroplating.
A comprehensive customized deep processing system provides one-stop matching for various PCB electroplating tank types and mounting structures.
Focusing on the diverse equipment specifications and differentiated production line modification needs of the PCB industry, the company has further improved its full-process customized processing capabilities for anode conductive rods. It can provide one-to-one customized solutions based on the customer's tank size, conductive base structure, and installation method. Relying on precision CNC machining centers, the company can complete the integrated processing of supporting structures such as sinking end caps, suspended conductive lugs, and copper busbar transition joints. All cut end faces are fully sealed with titanium material and undergo penetrant testing to prevent plating solution from seeping into and corroding the internal copper core. Product dimensional accuracy can be controlled within ±0.2mm, and straightness ≤0.5mm/m. It supports delivery in various states such as surface polishing and pickling passivation, and can be directly adapted to customers' existing production lines. The entire process, from composite substrate production to finished product deep processing, is completed in-house, enabling rapid response to customer needs for spare parts replenishment and customization, effectively shortening delivery cycles and helping customers reduce communication costs associated with multiple procurement and outsourcing.
Upgraded electronic plating services help PCB customers improve production line operational efficiency.
Leveraging a comprehensive quality control system and independent import/export rights, the company offers customized service solutions for the PCB electronic electroplating industry, providing end-to-end technical and supply support to domestic and international PCB manufacturers and surface treatment customers. All PCB-specific anode conductive rods undergo full-length ultrasonic testing, DC resistance testing, dimensional accuracy verification, and full visual inspection before leaving the factory. Each batch comes with an original EN 10204 3.1 material certificate and RoHS environmental compliance test report, meeting the environmental and quality traceability requirements of the electronics industry. The company has a professional electroplating application technology team that can provide pre-sales selection guidance, installation assistance, and after-sales maintenance technical support, helping customers upgrade from traditional pure copper and lead-tin anodes. Currently, the products serve many high-end PCB manufacturers in China and are exported in bulk to the electronics manufacturing markets of Southeast Asia and Europe. Adhering to the philosophy of "quality first, customer foremost," the company continuously optimizes product performance and delivery efficiency, striving to become a reliable long-term supplier of composite conductive materials in the PCB electronic electroplating field.
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