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Electrochemical Cell
The optimization of cell design in order to save energy while guaranteeing a high product quality is a continuous task. Some of the general requirements of cell design are:
- Simple modular design applicable to high current densities
- Large specific electrode area
- Low ohmic losses
- Applicable to multiphase systems
- Reliable operation with low maintenance
- Easy to scale-up
Basic components in an electrochemical cell
- Planar electrodes (X and Y) made of electrically conductive materials: metals, carbon, composites ...
- Reference electrodes (A, B, C) in electrolytic contact with an electrolyte trough Luggin capillaries
- The cell itself or container made of an inert material: glass, Plexiglass, ...
- An electrolyte (solution containing ions)
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