Why is the brine level in the anode compartment of a diaphragm cell maintained slightly higher?

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18 Mar 2019
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The brine level is kept higher in the anode compartment primarily to prevent hydroxide ions from reaching the anode, which could interfere with the cell's operation. This measure does not directly stop chlorine gas mixing or cathode degradation.

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