Energy electroplating

Electrochemical systems are found in a number of industrial processes. In addition to the subsequent discussions of electrosynthesis, electrochemical techniques are used to measure transport and kinetic properties of systems (see Electroanalyticaltechniques) to provide energy (see Batteries Euel cells) and to produce materials (see Electroplating). Electrochemistry can also play a destmctive role (see Corrosion and corrosion control). The fundamentals necessary to analyze most electrochemical systems have been presented. More details of the fundamentals of electrochemistry are contained in the general references. 

Herrero J, Ortega J (1988) n-Type ln2S3 thin films prepared by gas chalcogenization of metalhc electroplated indium Photoelectrochemical characterization. Sol Energy Mater 17 357-368... 

Figure 2. Alpha spectrum for a radium adsorbing manganese-oxide thin film exposed to a groundwater sample, after Surbeck (2000) and Eikenberg et al. (2001b). A 2x2 cm sheet is exposed to O.l-l.O L of sample for 2 days, capturing nearly all of the radium in the sample. These sample discs can be used directly for low-level alpha spectrometry without the need for further separation and preparation methods to produce planar sample sources. Energy resolution is nearly as good as for electroplated sources, and detection limits are typically 0.2 mBqA (6 fg Ra/L) for Ra and " Ra for a one-week counting period. These sensitivities are comparable to traditional methods of alpha spectrometry. [Used by permission of Elsevier Science, from Eikenberg et al. (2001), J Environ Radioact, Vol. 54, Fig. 4, p. 117]...

In electrorefining and in electroplating, where the same metal is used as a soluble anode, the theoretical cell voltage is zero or almost zero therefore, the energy efficiency, as per this definition, is expected to be zero or close to zero, whatever may be the current efficiency. The actual cell voltage depends on the current density, the temperature, the electrolyte... 

Sonoelectrochemistry can be considered as the interaction of sound (hence SONO) with electrochemistry which is itself the interconversion of electrical and chemical energies. Whilst this chapter will concentrate on the application of ultrasound to important industrial processes such electrodeposition (or electroplating) and electo-or-ganic synthesis, it is important to first introduce the concept of electrochemistry, for those who are unfamiliar, so that we will have a better understanding as to what precisely happens in an electrochemical or electroplating process and how the application of ultrasound will be of benefit. 

Electron Configuration distribution of electrons into different shells and orbitals from the lower to higher energy levels Electronegativity measure of the attraction of an element for a bonding pair of electrons Electroplating process where a metal is reduced on to the surface of an object, which serves as the cathode in an electrochemical cell... 

Although the entire discussion of electrochemistry thus far has been in terms of aqueous solutions, the same principles apply equaly well to nonaqueous solvents. As a result of differences in solvation energies, electrode potentials may vary considerably from those found in aqueous solution. In addition the oxidation and reduction potentials characteristic of the solvent vary with the chemical behavior of the solvent. as a result of these two effects, it is often possible to carry out reactions in a nonaqueous solvent that would be impossible in water. For example, both sodium and beryllium are too reactive to be electroplated from aqueous solution, but beryllium can be electroplated from liquid ammonia and sodium from solutions in pyridine. 0 Unfortunately, the thermodynamic data necessary to construct complete tables of standard potential values are lacking for most solvents other than water. Jolly 1 has compiled such a table for liquid ammonia. The hydrogen electrode is used as the reference point to establish the scale as in water ... 

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