Potentiodynamic characteristics of ruthenized platinum electrodes in sulphuric acid solutions

The potentiodynamic response of ruthenized platinum electrodes in 0.5 M and 12 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> at 25°C is investigated. The E/I profiles depend on the electrode history and involve sintering-type effects. In 12 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub&g...

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Authors: Lezna, Reynaldo Oscar, Tacconi, Norma R. de, Arvia, Alejandro Jorge
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:1983
Country:Argentina
Institution:Universidad Nacional de La Plata
Repository:SEDICI (UNLP)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:sedici.unlp.edu.ar:10915/125759
Online Access:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/125759
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Ciencias Exactas
Química
ruthenized platinum electrodes
potentiodynamic response
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Summary:The potentiodynamic response of ruthenized platinum electrodes in 0.5 M and 12 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> at 25°C is investigated. The E/I profiles depend on the electrode history and involve sintering-type effects. In 12 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> they can be analysed in more detail because the separation of the H-adatom and O-electroadsorption potential ranges is greater than in 0.5 M H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>. Thus, four different stages related to the oxide layer are distinguished. The interpretation of the corresponding overall processes is given in terms of the equilibrium potentials of the Ru/H<sub>2</sub>O system and the reversibility characteristics of the different stages derived from the various potential/time perturbation programs are discussed through reaction patterns previously considered for these reactions on other noble metals.