An agar-based silver|silver chloride reference electrode for use in micro-electrochemistry

Achim Walter Hassel (Editor), Koji Fushimi, Masahiro Seo

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Abstract

A miniaturised Ag|AgCl reference electrode is described which can be easily set up. Its electrochemical behaviour was proven by micro-polarisation curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and potential transients. A saturated potassium chloride solution was used which was solidified by adding agar. The electrode is as small as 800 µm in diameter and 5 mm in length, with further potential for down-sizing. A modified version includes an agar salt bridge in the same capillary. After an induction period of 6 h the potential becomes stable within 1 mV for more than 6 weeks. The electrode shows a slightly different reference potential, which is discussed in terms of the production process.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)180-183
Number of pages4
JournalElectrochemistry Communications
Volume1
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01 May 1999

Fields of science

  • 104005 Electrochemistry
  • 104006 Solid state chemistry
  • 104014 Surface chemistry
  • 104017 Physical chemistry
  • 105113 Crystallography
  • 105116 Mineralogy
  • 503013 Subject didactics of natural sciences
  • 204 Chemical Process Engineering
  • 204001 Inorganic chemical technology
  • 205016 Materials testing
  • 210006 Nanotechnology
  • 211104 Metallurgy

JKU Focus areas

  • Engineering and Natural Sciences (in general)

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