Elektrolüütilisest

Elektrolüütilisest refers to processes involving electrolysis, which is the decomposition of a substance by passing an electric current through it. This typically occurs in an electrolytic cell, which contains an electrolyte and two electrodes. The electrolyte is a substance that contains free ions and can conduct electricity. When an electric potential is applied across the electrodes, a chemical reaction occurs.

During electrolysis, positively charged ions (cations) migrate towards the negatively charged electrode (cathode), where they gain electrons and are reduced. Negatively charged ions (anions) migrate towards the positively charged electrode (anode), where they lose electrons and are oxidized. This process is used in various industrial applications, including the production of metals like aluminum and copper, the refining of metals, and the electroplating of surfaces. It is also utilized in the production of chemicals such as chlorine and sodium hydroxide. The efficiency and outcome of an elektrolüütilisest process depend on factors like the type of electrolyte, the electrode materials, the current density, and the temperature.