Explore the science and history of splitting water through electrolysis.
This edition surveys how electrochemical processes moved from theory to industrial practice, detailing key methods, apparatus, and practical considerations for producing oxygen and hydrogen.
This book groups the topics into three parts: the historical development of electrolytic methods, the constants that govern electrolysis, and the various processes and devices used to generate gases and powers. It highlights lab setups, industrial cells, and safety concerns, with careful notes on efficiency, purity, and operation.
- How electrolytic processes are classified and how they reach commercial use
- Different cell designs for separating oxygen and hydrogen and their trade-offs
- Technical factors like current density, gas purity, and apparatus construction
- Practical guidance for operating, maintaining, and evaluating electrolysis systems
Ideal for readers of engineering and applied electrochemistry who want a historically grounded, process-focused reference.