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The amount of chlorine produced is directly proportional to the amperage drawn at each electrolytic cell. The amount of electric current required to generate one mole of chlorine, (Cl2, -70.906g), or its equivalent in chlorine compounds after hydrolysis, is calculated as follows: a) One mole chlorine Cl2 requires 2 faradays of electrons
flowing. These calculations assume a 100% cell efficiency. In reality a number of competing reactions take place. Cell losses, varying electrolyte conductivity, impurities etc., reduce cell efficiencies to in the region of 70% to 90%. A number of wide ranging variables such as water chemistry, cell design, ohmic losses and other factors ultimately dictate the chlorine production in each particular application. |
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