Electrosynthesis, the divided cell

Oxidized species generated at the anode and reduced species at the cathode can react together if allowed to meet. This is not usually a problem in electro-analytical studies where the total charge passed during a measurement is low, but must be taken into account for preparative electrolysis. A separator is placed across the cell to compartmentalize the anolyte and catholyte, but this must still 

However, this cell is not representative of the type actually used in an industrial scaled-up process. ICI produces commercial cells able to operate on a kilogram scale and smaller laboratory scale test cells of the same design for developmental studies prior to full scale-up. o  

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