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Method of operating an electrolytic cell

US4379035A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1982
Grant dateApr 5, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2002

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

Abstract

Discloses a method of operating a chlor-alkali cell having a low hydrogen overvoltage cathode and exposed high hydrogen overvoltage metal structure within the cathode compartment, where a composition of sodium nitrite and sodium benzoate is added to the catholyte to avoid corrosion of the exposed, high hydrogen overvoltage metal.

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