US3974051A
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Production of hypochlorite from impure saline solutions
Assignee: Diamond Shamrock Chemicals Co
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Filing: 1975-05-07
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-05-07
Abstract
Abstract The formation of hardness-caused deposits on the cathodic surfaces of cells used in the electrolytic production of hypochlorite from impure saline solutions is reduced and good current efficiencies are realized by employing flat, continuous cathodes having a surface roughness of less than 2.54 x 10<->4 cm. and passing said solution by said cathodes during electrolysis at a velocity of from 0.3 meter/sec. to the number which is equal to the log expressed by the formula: Log velocity (in m/sec/3) = 1.0 - (available Cl2 concentration, in grams per liter, divided by 4).
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E. Elliott
- 👤 Neil W. Stillman
- 👤 John E. Bennett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:01
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B11/00; C25B11/02; C25B1/00; C25B1/01; C25B1/24; C25B1/26; C25B15/00; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/46; C02F1/461; C02F1/46104; C02F1/46109; C02F1/467; C02F1/4672; C02F1/4674
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for reducing the formation of hardness-caused cathode deposits upon the electrolysis of impure aqueous saline solutions, which method comprises: a. providing the cathodes of an electrolytic cell in a flat, continuous form, the surfaces of said cathodes having a roughness level of less than 2.54 × 10 - 4 cm. and b. passing said saline solution between said cathodes and opposed, paralled anodes during electrolysis at a velocity of from 0.3 meter/sec. to the number which is equal to the log expressed by the formula: Log velocity (in m/sec/3) = 1.0 - available Cl 2 concentration, in grams pr liter/4
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for reducing the formation of hardness-caused cathode deposits upon the electrolysis of impure aqueous saline solutions, which method comprises: a. providing the cathodes of an electrolytic cell in a flat, continuous form, the surfaces of said cathodes having a roughness level of less than 2.54 × 10 - 4 cm. and b. passing said saline solution between said cathodes and opposed, paralled anodes during electrolysis at a velocity of from 0.3 meter/sec. to the number which is equal to the log expressed by the formula: Log velocity (in m/sec/3) = 1.0 - available Cl 2 concentration, in grams pr liter/4
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein the leading and trailing edges of said anodes are electrocatalytically inactive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said anodes are provided in a foraminous form to induce turbulent solution flow between electrodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said cathodes are formed from sheet nickel alloy.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |