Dissolution of Platinum in Hydrochloric Acid Under Industrial-Scale Alternating Current Polarization

The electrochemical behavior of platinum in a hydrochloric acid solution under polarization by an industrial-scale alternating current has been investigated. For the electrical dissolution of platinum, titanium is used as an auxiliary electrode, which increases the yield of platinum dissolution by 12.5 pct. The influence of the concentration of hydrochloric acid, the current densities of the platinum and titanium electrodes, and the temperature of the electrolyte on the efficiency of the process of dissolving platinum have all been studied.     

Spectroscopic and electrochemical evaluation of a perfluorosulfonated ionomer and its gel as preconcentrating media for [ReI(DMPE)3]+, where DMPE = 1,2-bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane

The interaction of [ReI(DMPE)3]+, where DMPE = 1,2-bis(dimethylphosphino)ethane, a nonradioactive analogue of a heart imaging agent, with Nafion gel, which is Nafion plasticized with tri-n-butyl phosphate, has been evaluated spectroscopically and electrochemically. Thin-layer spectroelectrochemistry on the rhenium compound yields a linear Nernst plot with an n value of 0.99 and E degree' of 0.049 V vs Ag/AgCl. The electrochemistry is consistent with a reversible one-electron transfer between the mono- and dicationic forms of the complex. The UV-visible spectrum of electrogenerated [ReII(DMPE)3]2+ is identical to that obtained by air oxidation of [ReI(DMPE)3]+. Thin, free-standing films of Nafion gel and Nafion that were sufficiently clear to record visible spectra were cast. Spectroscopic measurement of the partitioning of [ReI-(DMPE)3]+ from aqueous solution into these films shows a more rapid uptake of the complex by the Nafion gel. Preconcentration factors into Nafion gel and Nafion were 350 and 50, respectively, after 4 h of soaking. Cyclic voltammetry of 1.0 x 10(-4)-1.0 x 10(-7) M (ReI(DMPE)3]+ in 0.15 M supporting electrolyte aqueous solution at bare gold and spectroscopic graphite electrodes suggests that the complex adsorbs to these electrodes. By comparison, the well-defined cyclic voltammograms at Nafion gel-modified electrodes exhibit diffusion-controlled behavior. The formal reduction potential at Nafion gel-modified electrodes is shifted positively compared to bare electrodes. A current enhancement of approximately 4 was observed at Nafion gel-modified spectroscopic graphite over a bare electrode. A calibration plot of peak current for differential pulse voltammetry vs concentration at Nafion gel-modified spectroscopic graphite was linear in the 10(-7)-10(-5) M concentration range, with a detectable signal down into the 10(-9) M range.     

Effect of Synergistic Anticorrosion Treatments on Cycling Stability of Mg-Based Hydrogen Storage Electrode

In this paper, any two of the three anticorrosion agents, that is emulsifier (OP-10), soluble glass (Na2O·nSiO2) and glycerin (C3H8O3), were treated simultaneously on the surface of amorphous (a-) MgNi+5% Ml2Mg17 (Ml denotes the lanthanum-rich mish metal) electrode and the electrolyte. Effect of the synergistic anticorrosion treatment on charging/discharging cycle stability of the electrode was investigated. Contrasted with single treatment method, the cycling stability of the electrodes was further improved. The desirable synergistic anticorrosion method was that the electrode was treated by the soluble glass, and that OP-10 was added into the electrolyte. The cyclic voltammogram (CV) results of the electrode show clearly that the anticorrosion agent can change the electrochemical activity and mechanism of the electrode. The concentration of the anticorrosion agent in the electrolyte treated by the synergistic anticorrosion method was also investigated. The appropriate concentration of the anticorrosion agents in the electrolyte is 0.143%.     

Regression models for the determination of the absorbed dose rate with an extrapolation chamber for flat ophthalmic applicators

The average surface absorbed dose rate, given by flat ophthalmic applicators (90Sr/90Y, 925 MBq) is determined in equivalent soft tissue using an extrapolation chamber with two flat parallel electrodes of variable separation; the input electrode is fixed in relation to the collector electrode of constant area. When estimating the extrapolation curve slope using a linear regression model, it has been observed that average surface dose rate values were underestimated by up to 19%, as compared to estimations of these values by means of a second degree polynomial regression model, while an improvement of up to 37% is observed in the standard error of the slope in the quadratic model, as compared to that of the linear model. With the aim of validating the results of these models, goodness of fit tests to a Normal (the Shapiro-Wilk test) as well as homogeneity tests on treatment variance (the Bartlett test) were applied. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) tables of fit and residual error breakdown are given: table 3a and 3b for linear fit; 7a and 7b for quadratic fit, and table 10 to error breakdown. Also presented is the global uncertainty of the average dose rate, taking into account the reproducibility of the experimental set-up. It may be inferred that by using this type of measurement for the extrapolation curve slope, quadratic regression models allow for a greater degree of accuracy and precision in determining surface dose rate values. The effective area of the collector electrode and the effective electrode separation in the chamber are also determined by measuring the chamber's electric capacity. Finally, there is an attempt to relate the use of the regression models to the experimental conditions during the measurement of ionization currents (diameter of collector electrode, electrical field gradient, radiation field uniformity, radiation field intensity, etc.). In this particular case, deviations in the distance inverse square law and the "screening" effects during the collection of negative charges (both for primary radiation and the ionization generated by it), are presented as necessary, but insufficient, conditions to explain thoroughly the quadratic behavior of ionizing currents.     

Bubble formation effect over the potential and current during functioning of 316 L stainless steel porous electrode in a parallel volumetric cell

The effect of bubble accumulation on anodic potential and current in the conversion of Fe²⁺/Fe³⁺ under porous electrodes (316L, ε = 78.73, a_e = 11?150?m²?m^?3) is studied. It was observed that when the electrolyte flow is under 2?mL?s^?1 and the electrode thickness (L) is greater than 0.62?mm, the coalescence of bubbles blocks the electrode, thereby reducing the electroactive area and increasing the electrical resistance, which produces elevation and important oscillations in anodic potential. For higher flows between 8 and 16?mL?s^?1, the potential tends to be uniform over time. The average measurement of anodic potential indicated that for working conditions of I = 0.1?A, L = 0.64?mm, the flow increases from 2 to 8?mL?s^?1, reducing the average anodic potential value by 35%, while for I = 0.5?A, L = 1.86?mm, flow of 2 and 16?mL?s^?1 reduces the average anodic potential by approximately 11%.     

Efficacy of various surface disinfectants on an irregular surface

Skin contact electrodes require electrolyte gels between the skin and the electrode in order to ensure good electrical contact. The effect of different types of electrolyte gel on skin impedance was studied. The main types of gels used were wet gels, karaya-gum based hydrogels and synthetic copolymer-based hydrogels [2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid-N,N'-methylenebis(acrylamide) copolymers]. The effect of variation in gel composition on the impedance of the skin was investigated.     

Effect of electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi5 alloy electrodes at 233 K

The effect of KOH electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi5 alloy electrodes at 233 K was studied. The results indicated that the electrolyte concentration had great influence on discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau of LaNi5 alloy electrode at 233 K, and the highest discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau were both obtained at 6 mol/L KOH. When the KOH electrolyte concentration changed from 5 to 9 mol/L at 233 K, the high rate discharge ability (HRD) had the same change tendency as the diffusion coefficient, but the exchange current density did not change significantly, which implied that hydrogen diffusion was the control step at low temperature 233 K for discharge process of LaNi5 alloy electrode.     

The electrical conductivity of fluidized bed electrodes—its significance and some experimental measurements

By applying a mathematical model (developed by Newman and Tobias for porous electrodes) to a fluidized bed electrode it can be concluded that the effective electrical conductivity of the bed is a key parameter affecting bed performance. Poor current and power efficiencies and operational difficulties are predicted for beds with low electrical conductivities and it is suggested that high conductivities may also cause operational difficulties. An apparatus for measuring bed conductivities is described and some results are presented for beds of copper particles in the size range 270 μ. to 385 μ. Bed conductivity was relatively insensitive to particle size and electrolyte conductivity but decreased sharply as the bed expanded. From the results it was possible to infer that the dominant mechanism of electrical conduction in the fluidized bed, under the conditions studied, was through “chains” of particles in momentary electrical contact.     

丝网印刷制备银/氯化银电极研究与应用进展

随着电化学传感器、生物传感器以及医用电极应用环境的发展,对银/氯化银参比电极和银/氯化银医用电极的可设计性、柔韧性、适应工业大批量生产等方面有了新要求.采用丝网印刷工艺制备再经低温固化成型的银/氯化银电极作为一种具备以上优点的低成本电极,已经成为了传感检测领域研究与应用的热点.从3个方面综述了丝网印刷制备银/氯化银电极...     

Durability of monopolar Teflon-coated electromyographic needles

The results of a two-year study on durability and cause of failure of electromyographic monopolar electrodes are reported. The electrodes were obtained from the regular stock of three different manufacturing sources. Durability is defined on the basis of the number of patients that could be examined before failure. The range was 3 to 110 with the averages 19.7, 33.8, and 62.5 for the three different manufacturers. Common causes of electrode failure included: Teflon retraction, 40.6%; tip dullness or burrs, 34.8%; structural failure of wire or pin, 13.1%; electrical artifacts, 9.7%; and bending of needle shank, 5.7%. Variations in manufactures' tip contour and bevel correlated with tip durability.     

Effect of electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi5 alloy electrodes at 233 K

The effect of KOH electrolyte concentration on low-temperature electrochemical properties of LaNi5 alloy electrodes at 233 K was studied. The results indicated that the electrolyte concentration had great influence on discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau of LaNi5 alloy electrode at 233 K, and the highest discharge capacity and discharge voltage plateau were both obtained at 6 mol/L KOH. When the KOH electrolyte concentration changed from 5 to 9 mol/L at 233 K, the high rate discharge ability （HRD） had the same change tendency as the diffusion coefficient, but the exchange current density did not change significantly, which implied that hydrogen diffusion was the control step at low temperature 233 K for discharge process of LaNi5 alloy electrode.     

Effects of Electroosmosis on Natural Soil: Field Test

A unique configuration of horizontal sheet-like electrodes was used in the field at a site in Ohio that was underlain by silty clay glacial drift to induce electroosmotic flow and to characterize the effects of electroosmosis on soil properties (e.g., electrical conductivity and pH). The lower electrode was created at a depth of 2.2 m by filling a flat-lying hydraulic fracture with granular graphite, and the upper one was a metallic mesh placed at a depth of 0.4 m and covered with sand. The electrodes were attached to a DC power supply, creating an electrical gradient of 20–31 V∕m and a current of 42–57 A within approximately 20 m3 of soil. Total energy applied was 5,500 kW?h during approximate 4 months of operation. Electroosmotic flow rates of 0.6–0.8 L∕h were observed during tests lasting several weeks, although total flow rate (electroosmotic plus hydraulic) was strongly influenced by fluctuations of the ground-water table. The ratio of applied current to voltage decreased from 0.9 to 0.6 A∕V and was mainly due to a decrease in electrical conductivity of the soil. A low pH front developed at the anode and migrated toward the cathode. The velocity of the pH front per unit voltage gradient was 0.014 (cm∕day)/(V∕m). This was 40 times slower than what has been reported from laboratory experiments using kaolinite as a medium. These results confirm the feasibility of using horizontal electrodes at shallow depths, but they also underscore some important differences between the geochemical effects observed during field tests in natural soils and those seen in laboratory tests using ideal materials.     

Measurement of antigen concentration by an ultrasound-enhanced latex immunoagglutination assay

A novel ultrasonic technique that increases the rate and sensitivity of latex agglutination tests (LATs) has recently been described. The technique is based on the fact that suspended latex particles become concentrated in an ultrasonic standing wavefield, thereby increasing the rate of particle-particle collisions compared to the standard LAT procedure. The present work extends earlier qualitative assessments of agglutination and seeks to establish whether quantitative measurement of agglutinate size may be used as an indicator of antigen concentration. The agglutination of latex microparticles coated with antibody to C-reactive protein (CRP) is studied here as a model system to determine the dependence of agglutinate size on analyte (CRP) concentration. Agglutinate size is characterised by image analysis techniques. The results show that agglutinate size decreases with decreasing CRP concentration. A near linear relationship is shown between analyte concentration and the size of agglutinate formed over a 100-fold dilution range. The threshold concentration of 230 pg/mL for detection of CRP in the ultrasonic test is 2560 times lower than that required for a conventional test-card CRP latex agglutination assay.     

Numerical Study on the Effect of Low-Frequency Power Supply on Desulfurization in the Electroslag Remelting Process

In the electroslag remelting (ESR) process, low-frequency power supply can significantly reduce power consumption and achieve three-phase balance of power supply. Therefore, a transient coupling model of fluid flow, heat transfer, and component transport in the ESR process, which is coupled to the electromagnetic field calculated using Maxwell 3D software, is established to study the influence of low-frequency power supply on desulfurization. When a 50 Hz power supply is used, a skin effect is observed in the metal, and the direction of the Lorentz force at the slag/metal interface changes. However, this effect becomes less pronounced with decreasing current frequency. Sulfur is mainly transferred at the electrode tip, and the desulfurization rate is approximately 50%. Electrochemical reactions mainly occur at the electrode tip/slag interface and the metal pool/slag interface. The removal rate of sulfur using direct current (DC) power supply is less than that using an alternating current power supply. The DC reverse polarity power supply leads to higher desulfurization rate than DC straight polarity, which is 74% and 31%, respectively. The sulfur removal rate increases from 81.37% to 84.59% as the frequency decreases from 50 to 2 Hz because of the longer electrochemical reaction time at this lower frequency.     

Electrode pitting in resistance spot welding of aluminum alloy 5182

Electrode pitting was investigated in resistance spot welding of 1.5-mm-thick sheet aluminum alloy 5182 using a medium-frequency direct-current welder and electrodes with a tip face curvature radius of 50 mm and tip face diameter of 10 mm. Detailed investigation of the metallurgical interactions between the copper electrode and aluminum alloy sheet was carried out using scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results indicated that electrode degradation, which eventually leads to weld failure, proceeded in four basic steps: aluminum pickup, electrode alloying with aluminum, electrode tip face pitting, and cavitation. Since pitting and cavitation result from Al pickup and alloying, periodic electrode cleaning could extend electrode tip life by limiting the buildup of Al on the tip face. This work is part of the effort to improve electrode tip life in resistance spot welding of aluminum alloys for automotive applications.     

锌电积过程中锰元素对铝阴极的电化学行为影响

传统湿法炼锌工艺采用纯铝板作为阴极,但随着锌精矿品位的降低,电解液中杂质离子含量增大,造成阴极腐蚀消耗增加.本文以铝锰合金为研究对象,研究锰作为添加元素,与铝形成良好铝锰合金阴极材料的电化学行为,进一步提高铝阴极的耐蚀性和电催化活性.采用交流阻抗、阴极极化曲线、恒电流极化曲线、塔菲尔曲线等分析方法,探讨不同Mn元素含量对铝锰合金在40℃恒温条件,Zn2+ 65 g·L-1和H₂SO₄ 150 g·L-1溶液中电化学行为的影响.研究结果表明:相比纯铝电极,添加Mn元素的铝锰合金电极的耐蚀性普遍提高,腐蚀电流均减小;随着Mn含量的增加,腐蚀电流逐步降低,腐蚀电位与Mn含量增加无明显变化规律;当Mn质量分数为1.5%时腐蚀电流达最低(1.11 mA·cm-2),腐蚀电位最小(-1.0954 V);零电势下,表观电流密度i₀受Mn元素的添加影响显著,i₀随Mn含量增加呈现出先增大后减小的趋势,在Mn质量分数1.5%时达到最大值3.7462×10-16 mA·cm-2,远大于纯铝电极4.8027×10-33 mA·cm-2,整体变化幅度明显,电极的电催化活性得到提高;不同电流密度下的析氢过电位和纯铝电极的整体接近,电化学过程均为电化学传质步骤控制.综合考虑电极材料的耐蚀性和电催化活性,含Mn质量分数1.5%的铝锰合金可作为理想的电积锌阴极使用.      

Measurement and Modeling of Hydrogen Environment-Assisted Cracking in Monel K-500

Hydrogen environment-assisted cracking (HEAC) of Monel K-500 is quantified using slow-rising stress intensity loading with electrical potential monitoring of small crack propagation and elastoplastic J-integral analysis. For this loading, with concurrent crack tip plastic strain and H accumulation, aged Monel K-500 is susceptible to intergranular HEAC in NaCl solution when cathodically polarized at ?800 mV_SCE (E _A, vs saturated calomel) and lower. Intergranular cracking is eliminated by reduced cathodic polarization more positive than ?750 mV_SCE. Crack tip diffusible H concentration rises, from near 0 wppm at E _A of ?765 mV_SCE, with increasing cathodic polarization. This behavior is quantified by thermal desorption spectroscopy and barnacle cell measurements of hydrogen solubility vs overpotential for planar electrodes, plus measured-local crevice potential, and pH scaled to the crack tip. Using crack tip H concentration, excellent agreement is demonstrated between measurements and decohesion-based model predictions of the E _A dependencies of threshold stress intensity and Stage II growth rate. A critical level of cathodic polarization must be exceeded for HEAC to occur in aged Monel K-500. The damaging-cathodic potential regime likely shifts more negative for quasi-static loading or increasing metallurgical resistance to HEAC.     

Dendrite-Free Aluminum Electrodeposition from AlCl3-1-Ethyl-3-Methyl-Imidazolium Chloride Ionic Liquid Electrolytes

A novel, dendrite-free electrorefining of aluminum scrap alloys (A360) was investigated by using a low-temperature AlCl₃-1-ethyl-3-methyl-imidazolium chloride (EMIC) ionic liquid electrolyte on copper/aluminum cathodes. The bulk electrodeposition of aluminum was carried out at a fixed voltage of 1.5?V, temperatures 323 K to 383 K (50 °C to 110 °C), stirring rate (0 to 120?rpm), concentration (molar ratio AlCl₃:EMIC?=?1.25 to 2.0), and electrode surface modification (modified/unmodified). The study investigated the effect of electrode surface modification, cathode materials, temperature, stirring rate, electrolyte concentration, and deposition time on the deposit morphology of aluminum, cathode current density, and their role in production of dendrite-free aluminum deposit, which is essential for decreasing the production cost. The deposits were characterized using scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It was shown that electrode surface modification, cathode overpotential, and stirring rate play an important role in dendrite-free deposit. Modified electrodes and stirring (60?rpm) eliminate dendritic deposition by reducing cathode overpotential below critical overpotential ( $ \eta_{\text{crt}} \approx - 0.53V $ ) for dendrite formation. Pure aluminum (>99?pct) was deposited for all experiments with a current efficiency of 84 to 99?pct and energy consumption of 4.51 to 5.32?kWh/kg Al.     

A gastroesophageal electrode for atrial and ventricular pacing

Temporary transvenous cardiac pacing requires technical expertise and access to fluoroscopy. We have developed a gastroesophageal electrode capable of atrial and ventricular pacing. The flexible polythene gastroesophageal electrode is passed into the stomach under light sedation. Five ring electrodes, now positioned in the lower esophagus, are used for atrial pacing. A point source (cathode) on the distal tip of the electrode, now positioned in the gastric fundus, is used for ventricular pacing. Two configurations of atrial and ventricular pacing were compared: unipolar and bipolar. During unipolar ventricular pacing the indifferent electrode (anode) was a high impedance chest pad. For bipolar ventricular pacing the indifferent electrode was a ring electrodes placed 2 cm proximal to the tip. Unipolar atrial pacing was performed with 1 of 5 proximal ring electrodes acting as cathode ("cathodic") or as anode ("anodic") in conjunction with a chest pad. Bipolar atrial pacing was performed using combinations of 2 of 5 ring electrodes. Atrial capture was obtained in all 55 subjects attempted. When all electrode combinations were compared, atrial capture was significantly more frequent using the bipolar approach (153/210 bipolar, 65/210 unipolar; t = 7.37, P < 0.001). For unipolar atrial pacing, cathodic stimulation (from esophagus) was more successful than anodic stimulation (cathodic 62/105, anodic 20/105; t = 5.81, P < 0.001). In 43 subjects attempted unipolar ventricular pacing resulted in a higher frequency of capture than the bipolar approach (unipolar 41/43 (95.3%), bipolar 19/43 (44.2%); P < 0.001). In conclusion, atrial pacing was optimal using pairs of ring electrodes ("bipolar") while ventricular pacing was optimal using the distal electrode tip (cathode) in conjunction with a chest pad electrode ("unipolar"). This gastroesophageal electrode may be useful in the emergency management of acute bradyarrhythmias and for elective electrophysiological studies.     

Electrorefining of a gold-bearing antimony alloy in alkaline xylitol solution

The electrochemical dissolution and electro-deposition of a gold and silver bearing antimony alloy obtained from the smelting of antimony concentrate were investigated in alkaline NaOH/xylitol electrolyte. The results show that the electrochemical antimony dissolution increases with higher temperature, but the relationship between antimony dissolution and NaOH/xylitol/antimony concentration is uncertain. The antimony electro-deposition becomes faster with increasing antimony concentration and temperature，but decreasing xylitol concentration. The effects of NaOH/xylitol/antimony concentration, current density, electrode distance, and electrolyte temperature on the electro-refining of antimony process were studied. Under optimal conditions, the current efficiency was 98.3% and energy consumption was 436.7 kwh/t-Sb. The purity of electrolytic antimony was 99.4% and gold and silver were enriched 8–9 times in the anode slime, therefore providing an effective separation of precious metals from antimony by electrolysis.