Electrolysis
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Basics
- The splitting (lysis) of molecules using electricity
- Can also refer to Electroplating ?
Main Electolysis Feedstocks
Water
- Produces Hydrogen and Oxygen
- Often an alkaline powder is added to increase conductivity over pure water
Brine
- Produces Chlorine, Hydrogen and Sodium Hydroxide
Aluminium Oxide
- Modern refining method (was more complex chemical wise, need to dig)
Electroplating Metals
Internal Links
External Links
- The Wikipedia Page on Electrolysis
- High pressure, low cost electrolyzer paper PDF - A Low-Cost High-Pressure Hydrogen Generator - OSTI.gov