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CHLORE ELECTROLYTIQUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
- Electrometallurgy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electrolysis
1, record 1, English, electrolysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The decomposition of a chemical compound brought about by the passage of an electrical current through the compound or a solution containing the compound. 2, record 1, English, - electrolysis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrolysis is used extensively in metallurgical processes, such as in extracting (electrowinning) or purification (electrorefining) of metals from ores or compounds and in deposition of metals from solution (electroplating). 3, record 1, English, - electrolysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
- Électrométallurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électrolyse
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectrolyse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les applications industrielles de l'électrolyse sont très variées : affinage électrolytique de certains métaux(cuivre, zinc, etc.), préparation de chlore et des chlorures décolorants, fabrication de la soude par électrolyse du sel marin, celle de l'hydrogène et de l'oxygène, préparation de l'aluminium, galvanoplastie, dorure, nickelage, etc. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectrolyse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroquímica
- Electrometalurgia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- electrólisis
1, record 1, Spanish, electr%C3%B3lisis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descomposición de un cuerpo producida por la electricidad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - electr%C3%B3lisis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chloralkali
1, record 2, English, chloralkali
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chlor-alkali 2, record 2, English, chlor%2Dalkali
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chloralkali process is a redox reaction: 2 NaCl(aq) + 2 H2O(I) [=] 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g) + Cl2(g) 3, record 2, English, - chloralkali
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
PPG's chlor-alkali & derivatives business is a global leader of chemical products found in industries ranging from pulp and paper to water treatment to engineered plastics. 2, record 2, English, - chloralkali
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The important inorganic chemicals technologies developed by CECRI are Chloralkali sodium hydroxide and chlorine, chlorate and perchlorate of ammonium, potassium, sodium. 4, record 2, English, - chloralkali
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
SOR/97-442. Registration 17 September, 1997. Customs Tariff. Chloralkali Electrolyser Remission Order, 1997. 5, record 2, English, - chloralkali
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chloralcali
1, record 2, French, chloralcali
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DORS/97-442. Enregistrement 17 septembre 1997. Tarif des douanes. Décret de remise sur les électrolyseurs au chloralcali, 1997. 2, record 2, French, - chloralcali
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] mercure [consommé au Canada en 1999] a été utilisé dans des appareils électriques, dans des instruments industriels et de contrôle, et dans la production électrolytique du chlore destiné à l'industrie des pâtes et papiers, à la seule usine de chloralcalis qui nous reste. 3, record 2, French, - chloralcali
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chlore-alcali
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- electrolytic chlorine 1, record 3, English, electrolytic%20chlorine
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chlore électrolytique 1, record 3, French, chlore%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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