In times when the raw material price for copper has almost doubled in the past 12 months, recycling and the minimization of rejects from galvanic process baths (acidic copper electrolytes) are brought into focus. By means of enviolet UV oxidation, unwanted organics which were introduced by the plating process or generated through the decomposition of the additive systems contained therein can be effectively removed in order to create a new basic electrolyte. In this way, copper losses can be minimized, especially in combination with the recirculation of the rinsing water!

Features of the enviolet process:

Preservation of micro-distribution and minimization of rejects
Maximum recycling rate and little or no electrolyte waste
High availability
Applicable to all electrolytes available on the market
Reproducible, good treatment result
High degree of automation

Further information on the recycling of electrolytes, especially of acidic copper electrolytes (e.g. in printed circuit board (PCB) production) can be found here.

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