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The history of progress in dimensionally stable anodes

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This article provides a brief history of dimensionally stable anodes by reviewing innovations in the chlor-alkali industry, electroplating and electrogalvanizing, and electrowinning. These anodes are attractive for numerous reasons (e.g.,.long life and reduced energy consumption), but they must still overcome the hurdle of cost togain wider acceptance for applications in the metallurgical process industries.

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Duby, P. The history of progress in dimensionally stable anodes. JOM 45, 41–43 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03222350

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