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Ion exchange membrane for electrolysis

US4872958A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/18
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ion exchange membrane for electrolysis comprising a first layer of a fluoropolymer having carboxylic acid groups as its ion exchange groups and facing a cathode, a second layer of a fluoropolymer having ion exchange groups, a specific resistance lower than that of the first layer and a thickness of at least 50% of the total thickness of the membrane, and a third layer of a fluoropolymer having ion exchange groups, a swelling degree higher by at least 5% than that of the second layer and a specific resistance lower by at least 30 .OMEGA..cm than that of the second layer, the first, second and third layers being laminated in this order.

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