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A study was undertaken of the electro-oxidation of ammonia as a possible new method of ammonia removal during waste-water treatment. Reaction rates were measured in the concentration range of 1.2×10−4 M to 1×10−2 M ammonia and at pH values of 5–13. The influence of the polarization rate (0.05–0.5 V min−1) and the ammonia concentrations on the oxidation peak current were studied. A number of electrocatalysts were evaluated and most favourable potentials were determined using a conventional three electrode electrolytic cell.
Performance data are presented from a continuous flow bench scale electrolytic cell with a 90 cm path length working at various experimental conditions.
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Marinčić, L., Leitz, F.B. Electro-oxidation of ammonia in waste water. J Appl Electrochem 8, 333–345 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00612687
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00612687