Donald L. Caldwell

Production of Chlorine

Chlorine and its coproduct, sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), are significant factors in the world economy. They are indispensable intermediates for the chemical industry, and also possess important uses in a variety of other industries. Chlorine is second to aluminum as a consumer of electricity among the electrolytic processes. Direct current (dc) power for chlorine cells accounts for nearly 2% of all electric power generated in the United States.(1)