“…During this time, it was also suggested that both reaction and direct oxidation of ClO – , the so-called primary chlorate formation, with no accompanying chloride formation, occurred simultaneously in alkaline solution, both reactions forming chlorate (the reaction is written as given by Foerster). This early research was conducted mainly using polished Pt electrodes, but experiments were also done with graphite electrodes, , rough Pt electrodes, and Pt–Ir alloy electrodes. , Foerster recommended the Pt–Ir electrode, rather than graphite, in chlorate and chlor-alkali production, based on its superior stability. These early studies were often careful and detailed studies of the chemistry, often including measurements of both evolved oxygen gas and liquid phase hypochlorite, chlorate, and perchlorate.…”