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The anodic behaviour of porous zinc electrodes

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The passivation of horizontal and vertical porous zinc (unamalgamated) electrodes in aqueous KOH solutions has been studied. The results are interpreted in terms of the formation of a soluble anodic product which decomposes within the electrode forming an insoluble deposit. The ohmic resistance of the insoluble anodic product provides the major component of the electrode polarization and determines the useful duration of discharge of the electrode.

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  1. P. C. Jones

    Present address: International Nickel Ltd, Thames House, London, Millbank

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Technology, Loughborough, Leics, UK

    R. N. Elsdale, N. A. Hampson, P. C. Jones & A. N. Strachan

  2. Energy Conversion Ltd., Basingstoke, Hants, UK

    R. N. Elsdale, N. A. Hampson, P. C. Jones & A. N. Strachan

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Elsdale, R.N., Hampson, N.A., Jones, P.C. et al. The anodic behaviour of porous zinc electrodes. J Appl Electrochem 1, 213–217 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00616944

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