Electrolytic Reduction
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-009153
To produce metals (e.g. aluminum) from metal oxides, the cathode in an electrochemical process supplies electrons to metal cations for their reduction to metals.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-009153 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | EPA EV-Chemical Substances-Chemical Reactions & Processes |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "To produce metals (e.g. aluminum) from metal oxides, the cathode in an electrochemical process supplies electrons to metal cations for their reduction to metals.",
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"EPA EV-Chemical Substances-Chemical Reactions & Processes"
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