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Novel electrolysis cell

  • US 4,343,690 A
  • Filed: 12/11/1979
  • Issued: 08/10/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/1979
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrolytic cell which comprises a flexible ion permeable diaphragm having at least one complaint electrode layer bonded to or otherwise incorporated on one side thereof, a current distributor bearing against the layer, said distributor having an electroconductive surface adapted to impart polarity to the layer, and a cooperating counter electrode disposed at the other side of the diaphragm, said current distributor or said counter electrode comprising a resiliently compressible mat coextensive with said electrode layer dimensions, said mat being capable of being compressed in the direction of the diaphragm and to exert an elastic reaction force towards the diaphragm at a multiplicity of pressure points and capable to transfer excess resilient force acting on one or more pressure points to other neighbouring pressure points in a lateral direction along a major dimension of the mat whereby compressing pressure can be effectively distributed over the entire surface of the layer, said mat being open to permit flow of electrolyte through it means slideable with respect to the mat to compress the mat toward the diaphragm and a rigid support on the other side of the flexible diaphragm to restrain diaphragm displacement.

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