A typical exchange current density, that for H + discharge at platinum, is 0.79 mA cm 2

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A typical exchange current density, that for H+ discharge at platinum, is 0.79 mA cm−2 at 25°C. What is the current density at an electrode when its overpotential is

(a) 10 mV,

(b) 100 mV,

(c) −5.0 V?

Take α = 0.5.

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

8th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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