Abstract: Methods for processing a vessel, for example to provide a gas barrier or lubricity, are disclosed. First and second PECVD or other vessel processing stations or devices and a vessel holder comprising a vessel port are provided. An opening of the vessel can be seated on the vessel port. The interior surface of the seated vessel can be processed via the vessel port by the first and second processing stations or devices. Vessel barrier, lubricity and hydrophobic coatings and coated vessels, for example syringes and medical sample collection tubes are disclosed. A vessel processing system and vessel inspection apparatus and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrode suitable for use in an electrolytic cell is dissolved. The electrode comprises: an electroconductive substrate with at least a portion of the surface thereof being a solderable metal. The electroconductive substrate abuttingly joins a film-forming metal by means of an electrically conductive, fused, non-ferrous bonding layer interposed between the solderable metal surface of the substrate and the inner surface of the film-forming metal. At least a portion of the inner surface of the film-forming metal is a solderable metal. At least a portion of the outer surface of the film-forming metal is electrocatalytically active and corresponds at least partially to the working area of the electrode. A method of producing the electrode, and its use as an anode in the electrolytic production of chlorine are also disclosed.