Automated membrane test cell apparatus and method for so using

Patent · Tue Nov 20 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5877180

Yeager, H L; Malinsky, J D

An automated electrolytic membrane test cell apparatus adaptable for the purpose of accurately measuring cationic transport and water transport numbers for membranes used in chlor-alkali cells under operating conditions similar to those used in such cells is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a test cell, said test cell being adapted to hold a permselective membrane sealingly supported therein so as to create separate anode and cathode compartments, each of said compartments having a suitable electrode, and heating electrolyte inlet and outlet means attached thereto. The apparatus further comprises means to select one of a plurality of anolyte and catholyte test solutions and control means adapted to control the electrolysis, circulation and heating of said solutions and the generation of all test samples needed to perform the measurements necessary to calculate said transport numbers. When used in conjunction with radioactive tracer techniques, considerably improvements are possible in the accuracy and ease with which transport phenomena in said membrane can be studied.

• Assignee: Olin Corporation
• Patent Number(s): US 4483748
• OSTI ID: 5877180
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHARGED PARTICLES
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ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
ELECTRODES
ELECTROLYSIS
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