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Electrolysis method using polymer additive for membrane cell operation where the polymer additive is ionomeric and added to the catholyte

US5512143A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1992
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25B15/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The operation of electrolytic cells employing ion exchange membranes is improved by addition to the catholyte of a fluorinated ionomer resin resulting in a long-term reduction in the operating voltage of the electrolytic cell.

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