Question

What is anode mud? And what are it's uses?

Answer 1

Definition

In electrolytic refining, anode is made from impure metal and cathode is that of pure metal. when electricity is passed, the pure metal present in the anode goes and sticks to the pure metal at the cathode and the impurities which were left behind settle down the anode. this is called anode mud.
Anode mud. An insoluble substance or mixture that collects at the anode in an electrolytic refining or plating process.

Uses

Also known as anode slime. Its production of anode mud is expected to reach 800,000 tons per year to be used in the gold and silver purification process.