Electrocoagulation is a technique used for wastewater treatment, wash water treatment, industrially processed water, and medical treatment.

What is electrocoagulation method?

Electrocoagulation is a process of destabilising suspended, emulsified or dissolved contaminants in an aqueous medium by introducing electrical current into the medium. The electrical current provides the electromotive force causing the chemical reactions. ... The anodes are sacrificed during the process.

What is electrocoagulation in medicine?

Listen to pronunciation. (ee-LEK-troh-koh-A-gyuh-LAY-shun) A procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other lesion. It may also be used to control bleeding during surgery or after an injury.