Electrochemical study of NO conversion from Fe(II)-EDTA-NO complex on Pt electrodes
- Karl-Winnacker-Inst. der DECHEMA e.V., Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
The Fe(II)-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)-NO complex formed by interaction of gaseous nitrous oxide (ca. 200 ppm) and Fe(II)-EDTA in aqueous solution was found to be convert3ed electrochemically on platinum electrodes at potentials below ca. {minus}0.6 V{sub SCE}, indicating the cathodic reduction of NO. In addition to the previous studies by which the indirect conversion of NO with dithionite as a redox mediator was confirmed, the present results should elucidate the possibility of the direct electrochemical conversion of NO in mediator-free solutions. To clearly separate this process from other reactions in the system, the electrochemical behavior of Fe(II)-EDTA and Fe(III)-EDTA was studied over a wide potential range at different pH values. Five electrode reactions could be identified, which include the oxidation/reduction of Fe{sup 2+}/Fe{sup 3+} in the EDTA complex, the reduction of EDTA, the reduction of protons, the cathodic deposition of iron, and the anodic decomposition of EDTA. The electrochemical deposition of iron from Fe(II)-EDTA at potentials E < {minus}1.0 V{sub SCE} was confirmed by electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance measurements and energy-dispersive x-ray analysis.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 599643
- Journal Information:
- Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 145, Issue 1; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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