Water-decomposition and gas-generating apparatus
US4379043A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25B15/02
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus is provided for decomposing water and producing detonating gas by electrolysis. The apparatus includes a plurality of annular carbon electrodes which are concentrically arranged about a common vertical axis. The annular electrodes are perforated and have upper and lower ends, the lower ends being positioned adjacent to sealing and insulating elements in order to form a plurality of concentrically-arranged cells for containing electrolyte, e.g., water. A solid carbon electrode, preferably cylindrical, is positioned within the smallest concentric electrode and along the common axis. Apparatus is provided for supplying water to the cells, and for applying a direct current across the electrodes in order to evolve the detonating gas from the electrolyte in the cells by electrolysis.
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