Chloralkali process

The chloralkali process is a method used to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) from salt (sodium chloride) and electricity. It involves passing an electric current through a solution of saltwater, which causes the salt to separate into its components. The process results in three products: chlorine gas, which bubbles out at one electrode; hydrogen gas, at the other electrode; and sodium hydroxide, a strong chemical used in cleaning, plastics, and paper manufacturing. This process is essential for producing many industrial chemicals and materials used daily.