Electrolytic system comprising membrane member between electrodes

摘要

A novel anode unit is provided for a diaphragm cell. The anode unit comprises a generally rectangular parallelepiped framework including a pair of spaced-apart grid-like structurally rigid peripheral outer side walls; an ionically conductive gas impermeable membrane secured against the inner face of each such outer peripheral walls; an anode sealingly disposed between the membranes to provide a pair of fluid-tight anode compartments; means for feeding anolyte to the anode compartments; and means for withdrawing spent anolyte and entrained and/or occluded gaseous products of electrolysis therein from the anode unit. Novel diaphragm electrolytic cells including such anode units are also provided.