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Electrochemistry for materials science

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Electrochemistry, long-time corner stone for fundamental chemistry and physics, now plays an important role in many areas of applied science and technology. A very broad range of applications of electrochemical principles and technologies is found in materials science. Electrochemical deposition of metals and alloys, formation of oxide films and semi-conductors, corrosion and corrosion protection, new polymer materials that can switch between metallic conductivity and semi-conducting properties, and new applications in fast-evolving nanotechnologies are just some of the examples. To fully comprehend them, however, one should understand the basic electrochemical concepts. Therefore, these fundamentals are introduced and described in the first six chapters. The book begins with a look at the properties of electrolytes and electrodes whereby solid-state background, especially for electrode materials, is emphasized. Next, there is a discussion of the potential differences that develop when electrodes and electrolytes are combined. How thermodynamic functions of solids can be determined from potential measurements is explained as well. The properties of the electrochemical double layer are described on molecular and atomic levels. The kinetics of the two main reaction steps, mass transport and charge transfer, is also treated. The newcomer as well as the more experienced reader should find this introduction to the basic principles and subsequent discussion of the problems and examples in the first-half of the book, both readily comprehensible and informative.

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541.13 PLI e

Publisher

Amsterdam : ELSEVIER., 2008

Collation

xxi. 410 p.: illus.; 25 Cm

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978-0-444-52792-9

Classification

541.13

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Subject(s)

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

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