2K2CO3 + 2H2O ± 2e- → H2 + K2C2O6 + 2KOH
Electrolysis aqueous solution potassium carbonate to produce hydrogen, potassium peroxocarbonate and potassium hydroxide.
- Cathodic process: 2H2O + 2e- → H2 + 2OH-
- Anodic process: 2СO32- - 2e- → С2O62-