Kalu, E. E., R. E. White, and D. T. Hobbs. 1996. “Use of a Hydrogen Anode for Nitrate Waste Destruction”. Journal of The Electrochemical Society 143 (10): 3094-99.
Abstract
The use of a hydrogen gas-fed anode and an acid anolyte in an electrochemical cell used to destroy nitrate is demonstrated. A mixed Na 2SO 4/H 2SO 4 anolyte is shown to favor nitrate cell performance and the generation of a higher hydroxide ion concentration in the catholyte. The suggested scheme is an apparent method of sodium sulfate disposal and a possible means through which ammonia (to ammonium sulfate, fertilizer) and hydrogen gas could be recycled through the anode side of the reactor. This could result in a substantial savings in the operation of a nitrate destruction cell.
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