Abstract
The spatial current distribution associated with the oscillatory behavior of a nickel wire in sulfuric acid solution has been investigated. The time-dependent local activity has been resolved using a microcomputer-controlled set of micro-reference electrodes situated close to an anodized nickel wire. Galvanostatic potential oscillations are accompanied by standing activity waves, while the almost potentiostatic oscillations are accompanied by travelling pulses. The long-range synchronization along the electrode exhibits chaotic behavior. Transitions between steady states show long-range current modulation instead of the expected moving fronts.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 839-847 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Chemical Engineering Science |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Acknowledgement-This work was supported by the U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation.