Inventors:
Jonathan H. Harris - Shaker Heights OH
Michael A. Tenhover - Solon OH
Robert K. Grasselli - Aurora OH
Michael D. Ward - Newark DE
Assignee:
The Standard Oil Company - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
C25B 102
Abstract:
Improved electrolytic processes employing oxygen anodes. The improvement comprises the step of conducting a electrolysis process in an electrolytic cell having a platinum based amorphous metal alloy oxygen anode having the formula Pt. sub. p A. sub. a D. sub. d where A is Cr, Mo, W, Fe, Os, Ir, Cu, Ni, Rh, Pd, Ag, Ti, Ru, Nb, V, Ta, Au and mixtures thereof; D is B, C, Si, Al, Ge, P, As, Sb, Sn and mixtures thereof; p ranges from about 40 to 92; a ranges from about 0 to 40; and d ranges from about 8 to 60, with the proviso that p+a+d=100.