The kinetics of the electrolytic oxidation of cyanide to cyanate on PbO2-co
ated stainless steel anodes has been studied by both experimental and theor
etical means. The anodes were based on 316 stainless steel and performed in
a satisfactory fashion. The studied KCN solutions exhibited a constant pH
= 11 value. Values for all the kinetic parameters have been determined and
a rate law for the studied reaction is proposed.