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Electrochemical cell and method

  • US 4,528,248 A
  • Filed: 07/30/1984
  • Issued: 07/09/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/30/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrochemical cell, comprising:

  • a reactive alkali metal anode;

    a cathode spaced from said anode to define an electrochemical reaction zone;

    an electrolyte comprising an aqueous solution of the hydroxide of said reactive metal;

    means contacting said electrolyte with carbon dioxide to form a carbonate reaction product of said metal hydroxide and said carbon dioxide;

    means for separating said reaction product from said electrolyte; and

    ,means for recirculating said electrolyte from said contacting means to said reaction zone.

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