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Behaviour of lead electrodes in sulphate electrolytes. II. Investigation of the electrode kinetics

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The behaviour of lead electrodes in 0.5 M sulphuric acid has been investigated. The electrodes were of the type III variety, which were prepared by alternately cycling the lead electrodes through the Pb/PbSO4 potential and hydrogen evolution. On these electrodes and at this concentration of electrolyte it proved possible to record highly reproducible experimental data. Various techniques were employed to investigate the Pb → PbSO4 reaction, including linear potential scans and potential steps. The electrode kinetics are discussed and, where possible, compared with theoretical models.

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    Present address: CSIRO Division of Mineral Chemistry, PO Box 124, 3207, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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  1. School of Physical Sciences, The Flinders University of South Australia, 5042, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia

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Fletcher, S., Matthews, D.B. Behaviour of lead electrodes in sulphate electrolytes. II. Investigation of the electrode kinetics. J Appl Electrochem 11, 23–32 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00615318

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