CA1122561A - Decomposition of amalgam from electrolysis and anodic polarization of mercury - Google Patents
Decomposition of amalgam from electrolysis and anodic polarization of mercuryInfo
- Publication number
- CA1122561A CA1122561A CA307,898A CA307898A CA1122561A CA 1122561 A CA1122561 A CA 1122561A CA 307898 A CA307898 A CA 307898A CA 1122561 A CA1122561 A CA 1122561A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- mercury
- electrolysis
- anodic polarization
- amalgam
- cell
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury Chemical compound [Hg] QSHDDOUJBYECFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 96
- 229910052753 mercury Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 95
- 238000005868 electrolysis reaction Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 36
- 229910000497 Amalgam Inorganic materials 0.000 title claims abstract description 31
- 238000000354 decomposition reaction Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 17
- 230000010287 polarization Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 15
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 29
- 239000012535 impurity Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 28
- 239000003792 electrolyte Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 22
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 14
- 239000000243 solution Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- 150000008044 alkali metal hydroxides Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 229910001508 alkali metal halide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 150000008045 alkali metal halides Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 238000004064 recycling Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 229910052736 halogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 3
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- HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M Sodium hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[Na+] HEMHJVSKTPXQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 claims description 25
- 239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 claims description 15
- 229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 15
- DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M Ilexoside XXIX Chemical compound C[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(CC[C@@]3(C(=CC[C@H]4[C@]3(CC[C@@H]5[C@@]4(CC[C@@H](C5(C)C)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])C)C)[C@@H]2[C@]1(C)O)C)C(=O)O[C@H]6[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O6)CO)O)O)O.[Na+] DGAQECJNVWCQMB-PUAWFVPOSA-M 0.000 claims description 14
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- 229910000474 mercury oxide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- MJGFBOZCAJSGQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury sodium Chemical compound [Na].[Hg] MJGFBOZCAJSGQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 2
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- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 16
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- PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N nickel Substances [Ni] PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 9
- ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chlorine atom Chemical compound [Cl] ZAMOUSCENKQFHK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 7
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 7
- 239000000460 chlorine Substances 0.000 description 7
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- 235000011121 sodium hydroxide Nutrition 0.000 description 7
- ZZUFCTLCJUWOSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N furosemide Chemical compound C1=C(Cl)C(S(=O)(=O)N)=CC(C(O)=O)=C1NCC1=CC=CO1 ZZUFCTLCJUWOSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
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- WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M Potassium chloride Chemical compound [Cl-].[K+] WCUXLLCKKVVCTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 2
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- 150000002431 hydrogen Chemical class 0.000 description 2
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- 239000011777 magnesium Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229910052748 manganese Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- 229910052750 molybdenum Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
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- OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N Calcium Chemical compound [Ca] OYPRJOBELJOOCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- VYZAMTAEIAYCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N Chromium Chemical compound [Cr] VYZAMTAEIAYCRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Lithium Chemical compound [Li] WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N Magnesium Chemical compound [Mg] FYYHWMGAXLPEAU-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Potassium Chemical compound [K] ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- CDBYLPFSWZWCQE-UHFFFAOYSA-L Sodium Carbonate Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C([O-])=O CDBYLPFSWZWCQE-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 239000002253 acid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000003513 alkali Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910021502 aluminium hydroxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- WNROFYMDJYEPJX-UHFFFAOYSA-K aluminium hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[OH-].[OH-].[Al+3] WNROFYMDJYEPJX-UHFFFAOYSA-K 0.000 description 1
- 229910052787 antimony Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052788 barium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- DSAJWYNOEDNPEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N barium atom Chemical compound [Ba] DSAJWYNOEDNPEQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000002585 base Substances 0.000 description 1
- WPJWIROQQFWMMK-UHFFFAOYSA-L beryllium dihydroxide Chemical compound [Be+2].[OH-].[OH-] WPJWIROQQFWMMK-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 229910001865 beryllium hydroxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052791 calcium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L calcium dihydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[OH-].[Ca+2] AXCZMVOFGPJBDE-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 239000000920 calcium hydroxide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000011116 calcium hydroxide Nutrition 0.000 description 1
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- 230000005465 channeling Effects 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052802 copper Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- 229910052733 gallium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-M hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-] XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 150000004679 hydroxides Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 230000002779 inactivation Effects 0.000 description 1
- 150000002500 ions Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 229910052745 lead Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052744 lithium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052749 magnesium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L magnesium dihydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[OH-].[Mg+2] VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 description 1
- 239000000347 magnesium hydroxide Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000012254 magnesium hydroxide Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 229910001862 magnesium hydroxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011572 manganese Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000012528 membrane Substances 0.000 description 1
- UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N mercury(ii) oxide Chemical compound [Hg]=O UKWHYYKOEPRTIC-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229940008718 metallic mercury Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000036961 partial effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000737 periodic effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 231100000719 pollutant Toxicity 0.000 description 1
- 239000011148 porous material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052700 potassium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000011591 potassium Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000001103 potassium chloride Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000011164 potassium chloride Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000002244 precipitate Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000002035 prolonged effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010298 pulverizing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002994 raw material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052711 selenium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052714 tellurium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910052719 titanium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B1/00—Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
- C25B1/01—Products
- C25B1/34—Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis
- C25B1/36—Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in mercury cathode cells
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C25—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B—ELECTROLYTIC OR ELECTROPHORETIC PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOUNDS OR NON-METALS; APPARATUS THEREFOR
- C25B1/00—Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
- C25B1/01—Products
- C25B1/34—Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis
- C25B1/36—Simultaneous production of alkali metal hydroxides and chlorine, oxyacids or salts of chlorine, e.g. by chlor-alkali electrolysis in mercury cathode cells
- C25B1/42—Decomposition of amalgams
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- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Inorganic Chemistry (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- Electrochemistry (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Metallurgy (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Electrolytic Production Of Non-Metals, Compounds, Apparatuses Therefor (AREA)
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA373,984A CA1122923A (en) | 1978-01-24 | 1981-03-26 | Electrolytic denuder for decomposing amalgam and removing impurities from mercury |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT19,560A/78 | 1978-01-24 | ||
| IT19560/78A IT1108839B (it) | 1978-01-24 | 1978-01-24 | Procedimento ed apparato per l'elettrolisi di salamoia grezza in celle elettrolitiche a catodo di mercurio |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1122561A true CA1122561A (en) | 1982-04-27 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA307,898A Expired CA1122561A (en) | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-21 | Decomposition of amalgam from electrolysis and anodic polarization of mercury |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
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| US (1) | US4166780A (en, 2012) |
| JP (1) | JPS54103785A (en, 2012) |
| CA (1) | CA1122561A (en, 2012) |
| FR (1) | FR2415152A1 (en, 2012) |
| IT (1) | IT1108839B (en, 2012) |
Families Citing this family (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5041197A (en) * | 1987-05-05 | 1991-08-20 | Physical Sciences, Inc. | H2 /C12 fuel cells for power and HCl production - chemical cogeneration |
| US5868943A (en) * | 1994-04-25 | 1999-02-09 | Donnelly, Jr.; Joseph L. | Waste treatment process for the disposal of dichlorodifluoromethane by conversion into polytetrafluoroethylene |
| CN116231112B (zh) * | 2023-03-03 | 2025-05-27 | 中国长江三峡集团有限公司 | 一种水系二次电池用电解液、二次电池及其应用 |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR993646A (fr) * | 1949-08-22 | 1951-11-05 | Solvay | Perfectionnements à l'électrolyse |
| US3364128A (en) * | 1964-03-10 | 1968-01-16 | Sperry Sun Well Surveying Co | Method of purifying mercury and apparatus for using purified mercury |
| US3562123A (en) * | 1967-04-11 | 1971-02-09 | Ppg Industries Inc | Operation of alkali metal chlorine cells |
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1978
- 1978-01-24 IT IT19560/78A patent/IT1108839B/it active
- 1978-05-16 US US05/906,656 patent/US4166780A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1978-07-10 FR FR7820554A patent/FR2415152A1/fr active Granted
- 1978-07-21 CA CA307,898A patent/CA1122561A/en not_active Expired
- 1978-09-20 JP JP11471778A patent/JPS54103785A/ja active Pending
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US4166780A (en) | 1979-09-04 |
| JPS54103785A (en) | 1979-08-15 |
| FR2415152B1 (en, 2012) | 1982-07-09 |
| FR2415152A1 (fr) | 1979-08-17 |
| IT7819560A0 (it) | 1978-01-24 |
| IT1108839B (it) | 1985-12-09 |
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| MKEX | Expiry |