NaCl-NaClO3 How does it happen?

Question

I recently saw an article that stated that the electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution forms sodium chlorate. Does anyone have an explanation for this? Like what the solute would be, the material for the cathode and anode, and the gases released? Because I am confuse about exactly how this would work.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Just for your guidelines :

Method of preparing sodium chlorate by electrolysis

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4004988...

Sodium chlorate is produced by electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (brine). Raw materials are water, sodium chloride and electricity. FinnChem USA, Inc. has patented its electrolysis cell construction, which offers substantial benefits.

http://www.finnishchemicals.com/finnishc...

BRINE ELECTROLYSIS

http://electrochem.cwru.edu/ed/encycl/ar...