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Cathode for an electrolyser

US4407908A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1979
Grant dateOct 4, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B11/091
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cathode for an electrolyser. It comprises porous conductive material which includes sintered nickel impregnated with a catalyst, characterized in that said catalyst is a molybdate of nickel or iron or mixtures thereof. The invention is used for manufacturing hydrogen by electrolysing an aqueous alkaline solution.

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