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US2797192A
US2797192A US440398A US44039854A US2797192A US 2797192 A US2797192 A US 2797192A US 440398 A US440398 A US 440398A US 44039854 A US44039854 A US 44039854A US 2797192 A US2797192 A US 2797192A
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  • a solution of sodium chloride is circulated in the interpolar space between an anode and a cathode immersed in this solution, at such a high speed that the OH* ions formed on the cathode can not, on the average, reach the anode.
  • hypochlorite and sodium chloride thus obtained is allowed to rest over a sulficient period of time and at a sufficiently high temperature so that the hypochlorite may be chemically and satisfactorily transformed into chlorate.
  • the method according to the present invention fundamentally consists in circulating a solution of chloride of the alkaline metal of whch it is desired to obtain the chlorate in the interpolar space created between an anode and a cathode immersed in said solution, the speed of circulation of this solution in said space and the value of the electrolysis current being so chosen, as functions of each other, the first one being sufi'iciently high and the second one sufiiciently low, that the OH" ions formed at the cathode be unable, on the average, to reach the anode, and that the entirety almost of the chlorine formed at the anode remain fixed in the electrolytic solution, either in a dissolved condition or as hypochlorite without giving rise to an important gas evolution, then in causing the solution of hypochlorite and chloride thus obtained to rest, outside of the zone of electrolysis, during a sufliciently long time and at a sufiiciently high temperature for the transformation of the hypochlorite into chlorate to be chemically
  • the migrating speed of the OH- ions formed at the cathode is perfectly known and it is easy, when taking into account the distance between the electrodes and the potential drop in the electrolyte, to determine and to control the speed at which the electrolyte passes through the field so that by regulating this latter speed in relation to the speed of migration of the OH" ions, the latter follow such trajectories that the least possible number of them reach the anode.
  • the amount of chlorine formed at the anode, per time unit depends on the intensity of the current used. It is all the smaller, all other things remaining equal, as this intensity proper is smaller.
  • An intensity will, therefore, be chosen as above mentioned, for a given outflow, which shall be sufiiciently small so that the OH- ion formed at the cathode do not reach the anode and so that almost the entirety of the chlorine formed at the anode remains in the electrolytic solution, either in a dissolved condition or in the form of hypochlorite.
  • the formation of oxygen and the release of chlorine gas hence also a useless expenditure of current and the formation of an explosive mixture with the hydrogen issuing from the cathode. This hydrogen may besides be easily removed from the electrolysis apparatus.
  • the value of the electrolysis current may also be pre determined and the flow may be regulated as a function of said value, so as to obtain the desired results.
  • Temperature conditions shall also be chosen in the electrolysis apparatus, making it possible to decrease the voltage drop across the electrodes and to cut down to a minimum the evolution of chlorine gas. To this effect, it was found that by operating around 60 0., conditions are favourable.
  • the method according to the present invention may be worked by means of a plant comprising an electrolysis cell with immersed electrodes which define an electrolysis zone and a reaction space distinct from this electrolysis zone and in direct communication therewith.
  • the reaction space may consist of a tank or vat separated from the electrolysis apparatus or by a capacity which is part of the electrolysis apparatus. Means are provided for ensuring the circulation of the electrolyte in the electrolytic apparatus, and, if need be, for introducing the solution issuing from the electrolysi apparatus in the reaction space when using an independent tank.
  • Such an installation may be designed for the continuous recycling of the products issuing from the reaction space or again several similar installations may be arranged in parallel or in series-parallel.
  • the solution containing hypochlorite which is slightly basic, is sent to the reaction vat where the transformation of hypochlorite into chlorate is effected by chemical means.
  • the temperature at which the transformation is allowed to take place is generally the same as that of the solution issuing from the electrolysis apparatus.
  • the temperature of reaction in the vat may be raised by heating means. The speed of reaction is thus increased, which makes it possible to decrease the dimension of the vat.
  • the capacity of this container is calculated according to the duration of the transformation and to the rate of flow of the solution, in such a manner that the solution should remain there long enough for the reaction to take place at the desired rate.
  • the adjustment of the pH value of the solution maybe obtained by any known means, for instance by the addition of hydrochloric acid with the required concentration before sending it to the reaction vat.
  • the solution of chlorate and chloride obtained in the vat. is preferably subjected again, once or repeatedly to the cycle of operations according 'to the invention: electrolysis with formation of hypochlorite, then transformer tion of the hypochlorite into chlorate. It is thus possible to transform into an alkaline chlorate the greater portion of the chloride and to finally obtain a solution with a high percentage in alkaline chlorate.
  • the appended drawing shows, diagrammatically, an example of an embodiment of a plant for working the method according to the present invention.
  • the plant for the production of alkaline chlorate comprises an electrolysis apparatus consisting of an electrolysis cell containing a tubular cathode 1, surrounding an anode 2, of graphite for instance.
  • the cell is maintained, at its lower portion, in a base 3 which comprises a chamber 4 for the arrival of the electrolyte, in communication with the annular space provided between the cathode 1 and the anode 2 and on which is connected a level indicator 5.
  • a tube 6 is arranged for gas evacuation.
  • an overflow conduit 7 is connected, through a level regulator 8 of a type known per se, with a reaction vat 9, provided with a heating means 10, such, for instance, as rod type electrical resistances or a steam coil.
  • the reaction vat proper is connected, through an overflow conduit 11, with a tank 12, the base of which is provided with a conduit 13, on which a pump 14 is interposed, driven by a motor not shown.
  • the conduit 13 leads to a vat 15, placed higher than the electrolysis apparatus 1-2.
  • a conduit 16, extending from the lower portion of vat 15 leads, through a fiowmeter 17, to the supplyv chamber 4 for the electrolytic cell 1--2.
  • the initial solution of alkalinev metal chloride, the chlorate of which is desired, is placed in tank 12 and sent to the vat 15 by the pump 14 which holds the level constant in said vat, the excess solution, by means of conduit 18 flowing back to the tank 12.
  • the solution flows to the electrolytic cell 1-2, the electrodes of which have been previously connected to a voltage source and it flows through this cell at a speed controlled by an adjustment of the flowmeter 17, this speed being so determined, according to the invention, that, by its correlation with the migrating. speed of the OH" ions from the cathode 1 towards the anode 2, a trajectory is obtained for these ions, so that they do not reach said anode 2, on the average.
  • the electrolysis gases other than chlorine, which consist almost entirely of hydrogen, are evacuated through tube 6, while the solution of chloride and hypochlorite, formed in the electrolysis in an amount determined according to usual rules as a; function of the liquid flow through the electrolysis apparatus and of the current, flows to vat 9.
  • the dimensions of the latter are calculated as a function of this flow, of the speed oftransformation of the hypochlorite into chlorate and of the contents of the solution inhypchlorite so that this hypochlorite may-be transformed into chlorate in a suflicient amount.
  • the space through which flows the solution of chloride and hypochlorite resulting from the electrolysis may be included, as already mentioned, in the electrolysis apparatus, in which a capacity, distinct from the zone of electrolysis proper has been provided.
  • the temperature at which. the electrolysis takes place should also be compatible with the material constituting the anode 2; if the latter is made of graphite, for instance, one may operate at temperatures all the higher as the proportion of residual hypochlorite of the solution supplied to the electrolysis apparatus at 4 is lower.
  • the electrolysis gases collected had the following composition:
  • a method for the preparation of an alkaline metal chlorate by electrolysis of. a solution of a chloride of said metal comprising the steps of circulating said chloride solution in an interelectrode space between a cathode and an anode, establishing between said cathode and said anode a current densitysuflicient to form chlorine near the anode. and to cause OH- ions which are formed at the cathode to migrate towards the anode, the circulating speed: and. the current density being selected, as functions of each other; such that the speed is sufficiently high and the'current density sufficiently low, so that said OH- ions formed near the cathode cannot, on the average,.
  • a method for the preparation of chlorate of an alkaline metal by electrolysis of a solution of a chloride of said metal comprising the steps of circulating said chloride solution in an interelectrode space between a cathode and an anode, of establishing a current density between said cathode and said anode sufficient to form chlorine and cognate gases near the anode and to cause OH- ions formed at the cathode to migrate towards the anode, said circulation speed and said current density being chosen as functions of each other, the first one sufiiciently high and the second one sufficiently low, so that said OH" ions formed at the cathode cannot, on the average, readh the anode and so that the greater portion of the chlorine formed at the anode remains fixed in the solution without causing any substantial evolution of chlorine gas, thus forming a solution containing a chloride and a hypochlorite of said metal, then leading said solution of chloride and hypochlorite outside said interelectrode space, eliminating the cognate
  • a method as described in claim 2 wherein the solution of chlorine and hypochlorite is allowed to rest at a temperature of about 60 C. and a sufficient pH value is maintained in the solution such that a fairly complete and rapid transformation of the hypochlorite into chlorate is accomplished while avoiding a formation of hypochlorous acid.
  • a method for the preparation of an alkaline metal chlorate by electrolysis of a solution of a chloride of a metal comprising the steps of circulating said chloride solution at a rate of about 10 liters per hour in an inter-electrode space provided between an anode about 6 centimeters in diameter and a cathode surrounding the anode at a distance of about 2 centimeters, said anode and cathode having a height of about 16 centimeters, establishing a current density of about 10 amperes per square decirneter between said cathode and anode sufiicient to form chlorine near the anode and to cause OH- ions which are formed at the cathode to migrate toward the anode, the circulating speed and the current value being selected as functions of each other such that the speed is sutficiently high and the current sufficiently low so that said OH- ions formed near the cathode cannot normally reach the anode and so that the greater portion of the chlorine formed at the anode

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US3203882A (en) * 1962-03-30 1965-08-31 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Method of operating an alkali chlorate cell
US3539486A (en) * 1966-09-14 1970-11-10 Krebs & Co Ag Method of electrolytically producing alkaline chlorates
US3640804A (en) * 1966-04-18 1972-02-08 Chemech Eng Ltd Method for conducting electrolyte to, from and through an electrolytic cell
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US3203882A (en) * 1962-03-30 1965-08-31 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Method of operating an alkali chlorate cell
US3640804A (en) * 1966-04-18 1972-02-08 Chemech Eng Ltd Method for conducting electrolyte to, from and through an electrolytic cell
US3539486A (en) * 1966-09-14 1970-11-10 Krebs & Co Ag Method of electrolytically producing alkaline chlorates
CN1042842C (zh) * 1993-05-31 1999-04-07 谭秉彝 电解食盐生产氯酸钠的方法
AU2017245046B2 (en) * 2016-03-31 2020-07-16 Honbusankei Co., Ltd. Method for manufacturing chlorous acid water using raw material obtained by salt electrolysis
US11912569B2 (en) 2016-03-31 2024-02-27 Honbusankei Co., Ltd. Method for manufacturing chlorous acid water using raw material obtained by salt electrolysis
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