Comparison between primary and secondary current distributions in bipolar electrochemical reactors

EDUARDO RUBÉN HENQUÍN; JOSÉ MARÍA BISANG

JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Springer

Lugar: Dordecht, The Netherlands; Año: 2009 vol. 39 p. 1755 - 1762

0021-891X

The primary and secondary current distributions in bipolar electrochemical reactors with recessed electrodes are compared. When the electrolyte of the different reactors of the  stack is connected, and thus a leakage current is possible, the secondary current distribution is more pronounced than the primary one for the cases of industrial importance. In the absence of a leakage current the usual behavior of a monopolar system is observed.