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One feature shared by mercury- and membrane-type chlor-alkali cells is the production of a depleted brine which is saturated with dissolved chlorine. The increased use and developing predominance of membrane cells have revived interest in processes for its removal.
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O’Brien, T.F. (1990). Dechlorination of Brines for Membrane Cell Operation. In: Prout, N.M., Moorhouse, J.S. (eds) Modern Chlor-Alkali Technology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1137-6_21
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