How often are zinc deposits stripped from cathodes in electrolytic zinc production?

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In the electrolytic process of zinc processing, zinc deposits are stripped from the aluminum sheet cathodes every 24 to 48 hours. Following this, the zinc is remelted in an induction furnace and cast into ingots or pigs.1