Patent ID: 7807029
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: C25C

Abstract:
1. An electrolytic plate assembly comprising a plate suitable as a substrate for the electrodeposition of a metal, said plate being at least partially comprised of “Grade 304” steel, said plate having at least one surface for electrodeposition of said metal thereupon, said surface having a surface roughness to produce the adhesion necessary to allow operational adherence of an electrodeposit and subsequent handling thereof, said adhesion being insufficiently strong to prevent the mechanical separation of said electrodeposit from the surface, wherein said plate is affixed to a hanger bar adapted to support and transmit current to said plate in an electrolytic bath, and wherein said Grade 304 steel is characterized substantially by a composition including approximately: <0.8% C; 17.5-20% Cr; 8-11% Ni; <2% Mn; <1% Si; <0.045% P; <0.03% S; remainder Fe.