Electrochemistry (M.PC5)
Lecture content:
Electrolytes (solvation of ions, electrolytical conductivity, relation between migration and diffusion, Hittof's ion transport number, interionic interactions and Debye-Hückel theory), electrochemical cells (electromotive force Nernst equation, diffusion potential, Galvanic series), electrode kinetics (models of the electrochemical double layer, electrocapillarity, electrochemical reactions, Butler-Volmer equation, electron transfer, Marcus theory, passivity of metals, mixing potentials), applications (metal separation, fuel cells, saltatory conduction).
Qualification goals:
The students will gain an overview of the properties of ionic solutions and chemical reactions at electrodes. Besides fundamentals based on the classical thermodynamics, also microscopic models about processes on electrodes will be reflected.
Exam information:
4 CP, written or oral examination upon consultation, B.Sc in natural or engineering science required
Literature recommendation:
J. O'M. Bockris: “Modern Electrochemistry 1: Ionics”, Plenum Press
J. O'M. Bockris: “Modern Electrochemistry 2a: Fundamental Concepts”, Plenum Press
A. J. Bard: “Electrochemical Methods”, Wiley
Attention: The lecture-accompanying exercises can be found in the exercise section !
