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Method and apparatus for controlling anode pH in membrane chlor-alkali cells

US4230544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1979
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 31, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B11/073
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process and apparatus for pH control in the anode compartments of membrane chlor-alkali cells is disclosed wherein an anode is used having an oxygen evolution efficiency substantially equivalent chemically to the hydroxide ion transfer efficiency of the membrane.

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