Fluorine cell

A fluorine cell for the production of fluorine, the fluorine cell comprising:

• a cell container for containing an electrolyte, a cathode compartment and an anode compartment, the electrolyte having a surface level, the anode compartment having an anode therein, the cathode compartment and the anode compartment having separation means therebetween so as to separate fluorine gas and hydrogen gas generated during operation of said fluorine cell but said separation means allowing passage of the electrolyte, when present, between said compartments;
• said anode extending below a lower end of the separation means and, in use, being adapted for continuous contact with the electrolyte;
• wherein said cell has control sensor means in at least one of said anode or cathode compartments adapted to sense the surface level of the electrolyte in said at least one compartment when the electrolyte is present;
• and electric current supply means responsive to signals from said control sensor means so as to either start or stop current supply in accordance with said signals so as to start or stop electrolysis of the electrolyte, when present, respectively.