Means and method for providing two chemical products from electrolytes

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing two chemical products includes a reaction cell having an anode chamber and a cathode chamber. The anode chamber is separated from the cathode chamber by an ionic transfer membrane. Each chamber has an electrode connected to a source of DC voltage. A first electrolyte with a first sparging gas is provided to the anode chamber, while a second electrolyte with a second sparging gas is provided to the cathode chamber. The DC voltage, in cooperation with the electrolytes and the sparging gases causes products to form, one in each chamber. The first product is removed from the reacted electrolyte that emerges from the anode chamber while the second product is removed from the reacted electrolyte emerging from the cathode chamber.