Correct determination of the hydrogen evolution reaction parameters at Ni foam electrode modified by electrodeposited Ni-Sn alloy layer

Jelena D.  Gojgić; Aleksandar M.  Petričević; Mila N.  Krstajić Pajić; Vladimir D.  Jović

doi:10.62638/zasmat1039

Authors

Jelena D. Gojgić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, Serbia Author
Aleksandar M. Petričević University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, Serbia Author
Mila N. Krstajić Pajić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade, Serbia Author
Vladimir D. Jović Retired from the University of Belgrade, Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Belgrade, Serbia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/zasmat1039

Keywords:

HER parameters, exchange current density, relaxation time, Ni-Sn alloy, Ni foam, 30% KOH

Abstract

The example of the procedure for the correct determination of the parameters of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), the exchange current density (j_o) and relaxation time (t_o) for intermediate (adsorbed hydrogen, H_ads) adsorption at modified porous Ni-based electrode are presented in this work. Such a procedure is applicable for the HER at all electrode materials. The value of j_o was obtained from the intercept at h = 0 mV from the h vs. log (R_ct^-1) dependence (h - overpotential), while the value of t_owas obtained from the intercept at h = 0 mV from the logt vs. h dependence. It was shown that for the correct determination of j_o and t_o,it is necessary to correct applied h for the jR_s drop, by recording current density (j) for applied h and correcting it for jR_s

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