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Electrolytic diaphragms, and method of electrolysis using the same

US4169023A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1978
Grant dateSep 25, 1979
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/12
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrolytic diaphragm consisting essentially of a main layer composed of a polymeric membranous material uniformly containing cation exchange groups and fluorine atoms chemically bonded thereto and a secondary layer having a smaller thickness than said main layer and composed of at least one of an electrically neutral layer and a layer containing an anion exchange group, said secondary layer being in intimate contact with said main layer at at least one surface layer portion or interior of said main layer. A method for electrolyzing alkali salts, using aforesaid electrolytic diaphragm.

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