Electrolytic generation of nitrogen using azole derivatives
AssigneeA.T.S. Electro-Lube Holdings Ltd.
InventorsColin Oloman, Diana Lencar
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Abstract
The invention provides electrolytes for the electrochemical generation of nitrogen gas by anodic oxidation of triazole and tetrazole derivatives. Electrolytic cells incorporating these electrolytes are also disclosed. The nitrogen gas so produced may be useful to actuate mechanical transducers in fluid dispensers.
Claims36
An electrolyte for producing by electrolysis nitrogen gas comprising an active nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of triazoles, aminotriazoles, tetrazoles, aminotetrazoles and salts thereof, said active nitrogen compound being an anode reactant.
An electrolytic cell for producing by electrolysis nitrogen gas, comprising:
- (a) an anode;
- (b) a cathode;
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- (c) an electrolyte comprising an active nitrogen compound selected from the group consisting of triazoles, aminotriazoles, tetrazoles, aminotetrazoles and salts thereof, said active nitrogen compound being an anode reactant.
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