ELECTROLYTIC CELL COVERS COMPRISING A RESIN COMPOSITION POLYMERIZED WITH A GROUP 8 OLEFIN METATHESIS CATALYST

摘要

Articles of manufacture possessing corrosion resistance characteristics are described, in particular for use in the chlor-alkali and other industries. The articles are formed from a resin composition, e.g., a cyclic olefin composition, polymerized with a Group 8 olefin metathesis catalyst. In particular aspects, an electrolytic cell component, such as a cell cover for use in the electrolysis of brine, may be formed from the resin composition. Among other benefits, such articles provide improved corrosion resistance compared to articles molded from other resin compositions, such as Fiberglass reinforced polyesters and vinyl esters, and two-component dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) resins comprising molybdenum or tungsten pre-catalysts.

主权项

1. An electrolytic cell cover comprising:
(a) a flanged base; (b) a plurality of side walls integrally connected to said flanged base; and (c) a top portion integrally connected to said plurality of side walls, wherein said flanged base, said plurality of side walls, and said top portion are molded from a resin composition comprising a cyclic olefin, wherein said resin composition is polymerized with a Group 8 olefin metathesis catalyst.