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Electrochemical and surface studies of the deposition of mercury and selenium at a gold electrode. [Underpotential]

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OSTI ID:5239242
The term underpotential deposition (UPD) refers to the electrodeposition of metal ions from solution onto substrates of noble metals at potentials positive to the thermodynamic Nernst potential for bulk deposition of that particular metal. The research described in this dissertation involves the study of the deposition of Hg(II) and Se(IV) at polycrystalline gold electrodes by cyclic voltammetry, flow-through coulometry and various surface spectroscopies. The work described here has been performed over a higher range of concentration than was previously studied. Also, this work includes investigations utilizing Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), and Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis (ESCA).
Research Organization:
Ames Lab., IA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
5239242
Report Number(s):
IS-T-1112; ON: DE84007209
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English