Cell and method for electrolysis of water and anode therefor

Details Cell and method for electrolysis of water and anode therefor Cell and method for electrolysis of water and anode therefor

1980-06-20

1981-04-21

Andrews, R. L.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Electrostatic field or electrical discharge

204290R, 204290F, 204291, 204252, 204266, C25B 108, C25B 110, C25B 900, C25B 1108

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042631122

ABSTRACT:
An electrolytic cell for the conversion of water vapor to oxygen and hydrogen included an anode comprising a foraminous conductive metal base member having a coating thereon of 65-85 weight percent iridium oxide and 15-35 weight percent of a high temperature resin binder. Also included are a matrix member and a cathode, with the matrix member containing an electrolyte and the cathode being substantially inert to the electrolyte. The foraminous metal member is most desirably expanded tantalum mesh, and the cell desirably includes reservoir elements of porous sintered metal in contact with the anode to receive and discharge electrolyte to the matrix member as required. Upon entry of a water vapor-containing airstream into contact with the outer surface of the anode and thence into contact with iridium oxide coating, the water vapor is electrolytically converted to hydrogen ions and oxygen with the hydrogen ions migrating through the matrix to the cathode and the oxygen gas produced at the anode to enrich the air stream passing by the anode.

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patent: 3922226 (1975-11-01), Entwisle
patent: 3926751 (1975-12-01), De Nora et al.
patent: 3993653 (1976-11-01), Blum et al.

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