MATLS #745 / Electrochemical Techniques: Theories & Applications

1.5 unit(s)

J.R. Kish

This course is concerned primarily with a fundamental discussion of the major electrochemical techniques to familiarize the students with the associated set of relative strengths and limitations. Specific topics addressed include structure of the electrified interface, Butler-Volmer equation for electrode dynamics, reference electrodes, hydrodynamic electrodes, linear sweep & cyclic voltammetry, potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. A selection of student-led lectures on applications is provided to clarify the strengths and limitations of these measurements in the field of electrochemical science and engineering, with particular emphasis on corrosion science and engineering.