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How are ruthenium oxide-coated electrodes used in chemical production?

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Ruthenium oxide-coated electrodes are primarily utilized in the industrial production of chlorine and sodium chlorate. These electrodes serve as essential components in electrochemical processes, leveraging the properties of platinum-group metals to facilitate efficient chemical manufacturing.1