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The operation of long-life anodes in amalgam cells

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In recent years, long-life anodes have become a well established type of DSA(R) anodes for the production of chlorine in mercury cells. They offer considerable benefits compared to ‘normal’ or conventional metal anodes, i.e. reduced costs for repair, transportation and installation as well as a lower consumption of energy. The reason for the decline in damage incidents is probably the slightly increased electrical resistance of the coating. The reasons for the extended service life of the anodes are the decrease in the generation of oxygen and the improved protection of the titanium substrate against penetrating brine and oxygen diffusion.

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  1. Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Postfach 80 03 20, 6230, Frankfurt/Main 80, Federal Republic of Germany

    D. Bergner

  2. Heraeus Elektroden GmbH, Postfach 15 53, 6450, Hanau 1, Federal Republic of Germany

    S. Kotowski

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Bergner, D., Kotowski, S. The operation of long-life anodes in amalgam cells. J Appl Electrochem 13, 341–350 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00941606

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