Abstract: A bipolar-electrode type electrolytic cell for production of ozone is disclosed, including a plurality of solid electrolyte electrodes comprising a solid electrolyte ion exchange membrane having provided on opposing sides thereof an anode and a cathode, said electrodes positioned to form a plurality of electrode compartments between adjacent solid electrolyte electrodes, such that the anodes face each other to form anode compartments and the cathodes face each other to form cathode compartments, and between the side walls of the electrolytic cell and the solid electrolyte electrodes positioned closest to the cell side walls, wherein each of the anodes and the cathodes provided on the solid electrolyte electrodes are electrically connected to a different-polar electrode, respectively, which face the same direction and are present on adjacent solid electrolyte electrodes.

Abstract: A calcium phosphate-coated composite material is disclosed, comprising a metallic substrate, an oxide layer on the metallic substrate, said oxide layer consisting essentially of the oxide of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium, tantalum, tin, cobalt, aluminum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten, and a coating layer of calcium phosphate provided on the oxide layer. A process for production of the calcium phosphate-coated composite material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A titanium composite material is disclosed which comprises a titanium or titanium alloy substrate, a base layer formed thereon of a calcium phosphate compound resulting from calcination of a hydrochloric or nitric acid aqueous solution of the calcium phosphate compound, and a covering layer thereon of a calcium phosphate compound formed by sintering a suspension of the calcium phosphate compound applied to the base layer. The composite material is useful as a biological implant. It is produced by activating the surface of the substrate, forming the base layer by calcining the solution coated on the substrate and then forming the covering layer by sintering the suspension coated on the base layer. The covering layer may be hydrothermally treated to increase its crystallinity.

Abstract: An electrode for electrolysis is disclosed, comprising an electrode substrate made of a conductive metal having provided thereon an intermediate layer and a coating of an electrode active substance, in which an intermediate layer is formed by tin-plating and is composed of a tin and/or tin oxide. The electrode exhibits high resistance to passivation and excellent durability, and is particularly suitable for use in electrolysis accompanied by oxygen generation and for organic electrolysis.

Abstract: Electrode structures of solid polymer electrolyte type for use in electrolysis are disclosed, (i) in which an adhering layer containing fine particles loaded with a .beta.-lead dioxide powder is formed on one surface of an ion-exchange membrane serving as a solid polymer electrolyte, and an electrodeposited layer of lead dioxide being formed on the surface of the adhering layer, and (ii) in which an electrodeposited layer of lead dioxide having dispersed therein fine particles loaded with a .beta.-lead dioxide powder is formed electrolytically between an ion-exchange membrane serving as a solid polymer electrolyte and a current collector positioned close to the ion-exchange membrane, to thereby form a unitary assembly. The present electrode structures are useful for production of ozone by electrolysis of water and for production of peroxides by electrolysis of aqueous solutions.

Abstract: An electrode catalyst comprising a lead dioxide electrically deposited layer, the layer having particles containing .beta.-lead dioxide powder dispersed therein, and a method for producing the electrode catalyst are disclosed. The particles contain .beta.-lead dioxide powder and optionally an electrolytic cocatalyst selected from PTFE, agar, gelatin, a perfluoro ion exchange resin and the like. The present electrode catalyst is useful for production of ozone by electrolysis of water and for production of peroxides by electrolysis of aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A method of electrolytically treating metals with an a.c. current or alternating pulsive current using an electrode comprising a metal substrate having a coating that comprises an oxide of ruthenium, iridium or rhodium as a counter electrode.

Abstract: A process for producing a composite material having a coating of a calcium phosphate compound on the surface of a metal substrate, said process comprising the steps ofapplying a coating solution of an organic calcium compound and an organophosphorus compound in an organic solvent to the surface of said metal substrate, andfiring the applied solution to form a coated layer of a calcium phosphate compound on the surface of said metal substrate.

Abstract: A cathode for electrolysis, particularly of a sodium chloride aqueous solution by an ion-exchange membrane method, and a process for producing the same, the cathode comprising a conductive base having a nickel surface and having provided thereon (a) at least one platinum group component selected from the group consisting of a platinum group metal, a platinum group metal oxide, and a platinum group metal hydroxide, and (b) at least one cerium component selected from the group consisting of cerium, cerium oxide, and cerium hydroxide, retaining a markedly reduced hydrogen overpotential for an extended period of time and exhibiting excellent resistance to impurities in the electrolytic solution.

Abstract: A titanium composite having a coil-shaped skeletal structure on the surface, comprising a titanium or titanium alloy substrate and one or more layers of a coil-shaped skeletal titanium or titanium alloy structure that is firmly attached to the surface of said substrate and a process for producing a titanium composite having a coil-shaped skeletal structure on a surface of a titanium or titanium alloy substrate, which comprises: providing a coating composition which is a mixture of a titanium or titanium alloy powder with a binder; applying said composition in such a manner that titanium or titanium alloy coils which are to form the coil-shaped skeletal structure are firmly attached to both themselves and to the titanium or titanium alloy substrate; the heating the assembly either in vacuo or in an inert atmosphere so that the titanium or titanium alloy powder in the applied coating composition is sintered to have the coil-shaped skeletal titanium or titanium alloy structure attached firmly onto the titanium o

Abstract: A titanium composite material is disclosed which comprises a titanium or titanium alloy substrate, a base layer formed thereon of a calcium phosphate compound resulting from calcination of a hydrochloric or nitric acid aqueous solution of the calcium phosphate compound, and a covering layer thereon of a calcium phosphate compound formed by sintering a suspension of the calcium phosphate compound applied to the base layer. The composite material is useful as a biological implant. It is produced by activating the surface of the substrate, forming the base layer by calcining the solution coated on the substrate and then forming the covering layer by sintering the suspension coated on the base layer. The covering layer may be hydrothermally treated to increase its crystallinity.

Abstract: A calcium phosphate-coated composite material is disclosed, comprising a metallic substrate, an oxide layer on the metallic substrate, said oxide layer consisting essentially of the oxide of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, niobium, tantalum, tin, cobalt, aluminum, chromium, molybdenum and tungsten, and a coating layer of calcium phosphate provided on the oxide layer. A process for production of the calcium phosphate-coated composite material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for production of a calcium phosphate compound-coated composite material is disclosed, comprising oxidizing a metallic substrate to form a layer of the oxide of the metal component of the metallic substrate on the surface thereof, and forming a coating layer of a calcium phosphate compound on the surface of the oxide layer.

Abstract: A process for producing a calcium phosphate compound coated composite material is disclosed, wherein a coating layer of a calcium phosphate compound is formed on the surface of a metal substrate by coating the surface of said metal substrate with an aqueous solution of nitric acid having hydroxyapatite dissolved therein, and then firing said coated substrate at a temperature of 300.degree. C. or more. The composite material is useful as implants (e.g., artificial bones, dentures, and dental roots) and cements therefor.

Abstract: An electrode for electrolysis which comprises an electrode substrate made of a conductive metal having thereon a coating of an electrode active substance is disclosed, in which a first intermediate layer comprising at least one compound of rare earth element and a second intermediate layer containing at least one of base metals and base metal oxides are provided between said electrode substrate and electrode active substance coating. The electrode exhibits high resistance to passivation and excellent durability, and is particularly suitable for use in electrolysis accompanied by oxygen generation and for organic electrolysis.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an electrode by a thermal treatment of a liquid composition containing an electrode component metal, where the electrode is produced in a high yield and high ratio of retention of the component metal, in which a liquid composition containing an electrode component metal and an organic compound as a ligand capable of forming a complex with a metal ion of the electrode component metal is heat treated.

Abstract: A process for electrolytic treatment of a metallic object by the liquid power feeding method comprising an electrolyte containing an organic acid or a salt thereof, an electrode comprising a substrate of corrosion-resistant metal and an electrode coating based on the presence of at least some iridium oxide and formed on the substrate, where such functions advantageously as a stable anode enjoying long service life.

Abstract: An electrolytic electrode which exhibits high durability when used in electrochemical processes in which the generation of oxygen is involved and a process for the production of the same. The electrolytic electrode comprises(a) an electrode substrate of an electrically-conductive metal;(b) an electrode coating of an electrode active substance; and(c) an intermediate layer provided between the electrode substrate (a) and the electrode coating (b), wherein the intermediate layer (c) comprises a mixed oxide of(i) an oxide of at least one member selected from the group consisting of titanium (Ti) and tin (Sn), each having a valence number of 4, in an amount of 60 to 95% by weight based on the weight of metal, and(ii) an oxide of at least one member selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and Thallium (Tl), each having a valence number of 2 or 3, in an amount of about 5 to about 40% by weight based on the weight of metal.

Abstract: An electrolytic electrode which exhibits high durability when used in electrochemical processes in which the generation of oxygen is involved and a process for the production of the same. The electrolytic electrode comprises(a) an electrode substrate of an electrically-conductive metal;(b) an electrode coating of an electrode active substance; and(c) an intermediate layer provided between the electrode substrate (a) and the electrode coating (b), wherein the intermediate layer (a) comprises a mixed oxide of:(i) an oxide of at least one member selected from the group consisting of titanium (Ti) and tin (Sn), each having a valence number of 4, and(ii) an oxide of at least one member selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni) and Thallium (Tl), each having a valence number of 2 or 3, and platinum (Pt) dispersed in said mixed oxide.

Abstract: A method for electrolyzing a dilute caustic alkali aqueous solution in an electrolytic cell partitioned by a cation exchange membrane using iron, nickel or their base alloys as an electrode, and an apparatus thereof whereby the polarities of the electrodes are periodically reversed.