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Electrolysis apparatus using a diaphragm of a solid polymer electrolyte

US4457822A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 1980
Grant dateJul 3, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrolysis apparatus comprising a diaphragm of a solid polymer electrolyte, and an anode electrode structure and a cathode electrode structure located on both sides of the diaphragm, at least one of the electrode structures intimately contacting the surface of said diaphragm, the intimately contacting electrode structure comprising a gas-permeable electrically conductive substrate and a film-like porous electrode catalyst layer bonded integrally thereto and a method for producing such.

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