Structural frame for an electrochemical cell

Patent · Tue May 19 04:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6520195

Beaver, R N; Morris, G J.E.; Dang, H D; Pimlott, J R

This patent describes a structural frame adapted for use in bipolar electrochemical cell comprising: an organic plastic member with horizontally and vertically spaced-apart shoulders protruding outwardly from opposing generally coplanar anolyte and catholyte surfaces of the plastic member; at least one electrically conductive insert extending from an exterior face of a shoulder on the catholyte surface of the plastic member, through the plastic member, to an exterior face of a shoulder on the anolyte surface of the plastic member. Each of the shoulders annularly encircles and supports each of the insert; and an electrically conductive, substantially completely hydraulically impermeable anolyte cover resistant to the corrosive effects of an anolyte matingly contacted with the anolyte surface of the plastic member and adapted to minimize contact between the anolyte and the plastic member within the cell.

• Assignee: Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI
• Patent Number(s): US 4666580
• OSTI ID: 6520195
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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