Abstract: An electrolytic cell is described which has a spacing means positioned between the anode and cathode faces. The present spacing means comprises a plurality of longitudinally elongated, electrically non-conductive spacers fabricated of a chemically resistant material being inert to the conditions existing within an operating electrolytic cell. The present spacers are positioned on the face portion of a foraminous anode. The spacers are secured on the anode face by extention of a portion of the spacer through an opening in the anode and are secured at the back portion of the anode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolytic cell having a flexible, heat-resistant elastomeric blanket separating the inside of the cell compartment and the base member. The blanket is fabricated of a thermoplastic elastomeric material. The material is comprised of a blend of thermoplastic polyolefin resin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene, with a polyolefin rubber, preferably a polyolefin rubber such as ethylene-propylene copolymer, i.e., EPM or EPDM. Other rubbers, such as butyl, neoprene or natural rubber may be utilized; however, polyolefin rubbers facilitate particularly useful blends. The polyolefin rubber component may be lightly cross-linked. It is preferred that the polyolefin rubber component be substantially fully cross linked and that the crystalline polyolefin resin be the only component in continuous phase.