The electrode and the chemical reactions likely to occur on electrochlorination of sea water are reviewed. The levels of chlorine required to control fouling and the effects of pressure are also discussed. The reactions of chlorine with both common pollutants and chemical additions present in sea water are reviewed, as are the effects of chlorinated sea water on the corrosion of copper and ferrous alloys.
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