Electrodeposition and Anodic Stripping of Silver on Single Carbon Fibers.

Abstract

Silver is deposited electrolytically on carbon fibers from acetate buffer (1.25 M KOAc/1.70 M HOAc) in the potential range -0.3 to -0.8 V vs SCE. Chronoamperometric and cyclic voltammetric measurements confirm that the the mechanism of deposition is nucleation; the rate is higher than at large circular glassy carbon electrodes. The silver deposits are more stable, especially with respect to oxidation by air, than are similar deposits for mercury. Preliminary results on codeposition of silver and mercury are also reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 25, 1986
Accession Number
ADA174645

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  • Janet Osteryoung
  • Janusz Golas

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  • University at Buffalo

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