Desalination, Vol.230, No.1-3, 298-304, 2008
Transport of co-ions across ion exchange membranes in electrodialytic metathesis MgSO4+2KCl -> K2SO4 + MgCl2
Flow rates of co-ions across membranes (Cl- and SO42 Ions across Neosepta CMX cation exchange membranes, K+ and Mg2+ ions across Neosepta AMX anion exchange membranes) in the title electrodialytic metathesis have been determined. It was established that the flow of co-ions causes contamination of all solutions flowing through the electrodialyzer. For instance, Cl- ions penetrate into anolyte (K2SO4 solution), chlorine is found among anode reaction products and deteriorates operating conditions and induces corrosive processes. A quantitative contamination assessment of two products (potassium sulphate and sodium chloride) was carried out.
Keywords:Co-ions flow;Electrodialytic metathesis;Environmental protection;Ion exchange;Membrane processes;Membrane selectivity