Anodic behavior of dimethylamine-borane at nickel and nickel-boron electrodes in alkaline solutions

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · Sov. Electrochem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5348192

Sazonova, S V; Gorbunova, K M

Potentiodynamic methods have been used to investigate the anodic behavior of dimethylamine-borane (a chemical reducing agent for metals) in alkaline solutions at nickel and nickel-boron electrodes. The role of boron in these processes has been examined. All experiments were carried out on the same smooth nickel electrode, the surface area of which was approximately 128 cm/sup 2/ at a roughness factor of approximately 3.0. Nickel-boron electrodes were prepared by nickel plating of a nickel foil. The boron content of the deposit was about 1% and all experiments were carried out in an argon atmosphere. The potentiodynamic curves of the anodic behavior of the nickel electrode in solutions with different dimethylamine-borone (DMAB) concentrations are shown. It can be seen that the current increases with increasing DMAB concentration in solution. The concepts of the role of boron in the oxidation of DMAB are also shown to be in agreement with the observed sharp electrode. The complex behavior of the nickel electrode in the oxidation of DMAB reflects the joint action of catalytic (chemical) and electrochemical reactions.

• Research Organization: Institute of Physical Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow
• OSTI ID: 5348192
• Journal Information: Sov. Electrochem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Electrochem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 21:2; ISSN SOECA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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