Method of electrolysis of brine

Details Method of electrolysis of brine Method of electrolysis of brine

1975-07-22

1976-05-04

Andrews, R. L.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

204129, C25B 126, C25B 102

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039545814

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method of electrolyzing alkali metal chloride brine in an electrolytic cell having an anolyte chamber containing an anode and a catholyte chamber containing a steel cathode, separated from the anolyte chamber by an asbestos diaphragm. Brine is fed to the anode chamber, a voltage is imposed across the cell, chlorine is evolved at the anode, and hydrogen is evolved at the cathode. According to the disclosed method, the hydrogen overvoltage is reduced by feeding an hydroxy carboxylic acid to the electrolytic cell. Additionally, a phosphorous containing compound and a surfactant may be added to the cell to further reduce the hydrogen overvoltage.

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patent: 3711388 (1973-01-01), Gritzner

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