摘要 |
<p>A particular side frame (19) design for use in an electrochemical cell (10) with a catholyte flow pattern is disclosed wherein the cell (10) is angled from the horizontal and the catholyte is fed into a gap (58) in the cathode compartment between the liquid metal cathode (22) and the membrane (51', 51, 51'') on the lower first end (20) and exits the gap (58) on the opposing higher second outlet end (56). The side frame (19) is obliquely angled on the interior of the cell (10) to prevent the escape of the flowable liquid metal cathode (22) and to prevent contact of the acidic catholyte with the cell bottom (11).</p> |