ECA Defined
This process is known as electrical chemical activation of water. ECA technology involves the electrolysis of molten salts. It utilizes electrolytic cells encompassing an anode chamber separated from the cathode chamber by a unidirectional ionic ceramic diaphragm (semi-porous membrane). The electrolytic cell allows migration and separation of ions through the membrane and prevention of production of gaseous chlorine (Clâ‚‚). By passing an electrical current through the solution, an electrochemical or oxidation-reduction (redox) process occurs, generating oxidized species. An ECA electrolysis process is one in which positive and negative electrodes are submerged in a solute containing positive and negative ions.
Power From Every Ion
During this process, two separate streams of activated water are produced: anolyte and catholyte. Positive ions (cations) are drawn towards the electron-rich negative cathode, where they receive electrons, forming Catholyte, a negatively charged antioxidant solution. At the positive anode, negative ions (anions) are attracted, which give up their additional electrons to the electron-depleted anode to form anolyte, a positively charged oxidant solution.
The Power of Ultra-Lyte®
The cathode area produces alkaline (high pH) reducing water. The anode area produces acidic (low pH) oxidizing water. In the generation of Ultra-Lyte®, part of the negatively charged antioxidant solution formed at the cathode is channeled back into the anode chamber. By reintroducing the alkaline water back into the anode, a neutral pH liquid is created. When generated by the Ultra-Lyte® System, this solution is called Ultra-Lyte®. Ultra-Lyte® is an oxidizing agent with a strong antimicrobial effect.