The fabrication and performance of a Ag/AgCl reference electrode in thionyl chloride electrolyte

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2100390· OSTI ID:6612873

Cieslak, W R; Delnick, F M

Evaluation of the kinetic and thermodynamic characteristics of charge transfer reactions requires a reference electrode. Ideally, this electrode should exhibit a reproducible, stable, reversible thermodynamic equilibrium potential. In neutral SOCl/sub 2/ electrolyte, the Li/LiCl electrode has exhibited acceptable performance in many cases. However, because lithium electrodes must be fabricated and handled in an inert environment, an alternate, less reactive reference electrode is desirable. One candidate that is widely used in aqueous and non-aqueous electrochemistry is the Ag/AgCl electrode. The present study describes the fabrication and performance of a Ag/AgCl electrode that can be used as a reference in LiAlCl/sub 4/SOCl/sub 2/ battery electrolytes.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6612873
• Journal Information: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 134:1; ISSN JESOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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