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Porous diaphragm for electrochemical cell

US4891107A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1985
Grant dateJan 2, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B13/02
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A porous diaphragm is disclosed for use in an electrochemical cell having at least one electrode characterized as porous and self-draining. The diaphragm provides a uniformity of flow of an electrolyte through the diaphragm even when exposed to varying electrolyte head pressures. The porous diaphragm of the invention has a plurality of layers of a microporous polyolefin film or a composite comprising the microporous polyolefin film and a support fabric resistant to deterioration upon exposure to an aqueous solution of an ionizable compound.

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