chlor-alkali
Salt-to-chemicals process
Chlor-alkali refers to the industrial process that produces chlorine and alkali (typically sodium hydroxide) simultaneously through electrolysis of salt water.
The term combines the two main products: chlor-alkali plants, chlor-alkali industry.
The process is fundamental to chemical manufacturing, as both products have wide industrial applications.
Current-induced ionic separation
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- brineWater saturated with sodium
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
anode · electrochemical · current · voltage · decomposition · separation · industrial chemistry · electrolyzer
Corrosive alkaline compound
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- hydrochloric acidCorrosive hydrogen chloride solution
lye · NaOH · potassium hydroxide · hypochlorite · soda ash · disinfectant
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- WestlakeTexas residential community
- plantBotanical organism
- facilitySkill or equipped premises
- productionMaking or generating something
capacity · tonnes · petrochemical · manufacturing · market · export · supply chain · heavy industry
electrolysis
Current-induced ionic separation
cathode · anode · electrochemical · current · voltage · decomposition · separation · industrial chemistry · electrolyzer · rectifier
sodium hydroxide
Corrosive alkaline compound
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- caustic sodaSodium hydroxide
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
hydrochloric acid · lye · NaOH · potassium hydroxide · hypochlorite · soda ash · disinfectant
Dow Chemical
Multinational materials science corporation
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chlor, alkali, chlorine, chloride, chlorinate, chlorination, chlorinated, chloroform, chlorophyll