Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.5562/cca3453

A Simplified Model of Reactant Adsorption in Normal Pulse Voltammetry

Šebojka Komorsky-Lovrić ; Divkovićeva 13, HR-10090 Zagreb, Croatia
Milivoj Lovrić orcid.org/0000-0002-6421-1398 ; Divkovićeva 13, HR-10090 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Normal pulse voltammetry and chronoamperometry of reversible electro-oxidation complicated by the reactant adsorption on the surface of stationary, planar electrode is investigated theoretically. A simple model of chronoamperometry is compared with a rigorous model of voltammetry. The solution of former is analytical, but it applies to the linear isotherm. However, it explains the origin of maximum of the current-potential curves and its relationship with the pulse duration. The second model is based on digital simulation and describes voltammograms that correspond to the Langmuir isotherm. The accumulation of the reactant during the potential scan is calculated. The limits of electroanalytical application of the normal pulse voltammetry are determined.

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Keywords

reactant adsorption; normal pulse voltammetry; chronoamperometry; theory

Hrčak ID:

216861

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/216861

Publication date:

30.12.2018.

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