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Pretreatment and start-up of electrolytic cell membranes

US3985631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 1975
Grant dateOct 12, 1976
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Expiry dateAug 13, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B15/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Cation-exchange membranes for use in the electrolysis of alkali metal chloride solutions are treated in order to introduce hydrated alkali metal ions throughout the membrane and are subsequently installed in a cell and subjected to an applied voltage not in excess of about 6.5 to 8.5, passage of current and electrolysis occurring immediately.

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