Electrolysis has become more interesting once I realized that you can
produce more useful stuff at the same time. The oxygen that's also
liberated hasn't much use for us, unless we wanted to have a yuppie
oxygen bar. As I understand it, if the electolyte is stirred at the
anode, the oxygen ions remain, producing hydrogen peroxide (with plain
water), or potassium bleach (with potassium chloride added), or chlorate
for firepaper and gopher gassers (if the reaction is prolonged). The
latter compounds are things I find useful (potassium hypochlorite is for
keeping pools fresh without toxifying the water for plants) but cannot
get at a reasonable price.
Bill
S. Oregon coast
[Homestead] Electrostatic motor, electrolysis, etc.,
Bill Jones, 02/16/2007