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Electrodialysis

Description

  • Ions are separated from solution using selective, ion-permeable membranes and direct current
  • Typically used for chemical recovery in nickel plating
  • See also Membrane Electrolysis

Advantages / Limitations

  • Separates and concentrates the chemistry ions from organic impurities
  • 10-15% of the bath is lost per cycle which wastes water

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