Prevention of corrosion of electrolyte cell components
US4512857A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 1982 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25B15/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of operating an electrolytic cell having an active, catalytic cathode and an iron structure in contact with an alkaline electrolyte. The dissolution of iron into the electrolyte is reduced by a sacrificial anode in proximity to, and preferably in contact with, the iron structure.
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