Number of hours
- Lectures 8.0
- Projects 0
- Tutorials 8.0
- Internship 0
- Laboratory works 16.0
ECTS
ECTS 3.0
Goal(s)
This course covers the essential notions of electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics in order to explain the functioning of a complete electrochemical system.
It is a prerequisite for the specific courses of kinetics and electrochemical methods.
Content(s)
- Chemistry basics
- Anions, cations
- Redox equilibria
- Thermodynamics
- Electrochemical potential
- Interface equilibria
- Demonstration of Nernst's law
- Electrochemical cell
- Reference electrodes
- 2 or 3 electrode assembly
- Transport of matter in the electrochemical cell
- Migration, conductivity, transport number
- Convection
- Diffusion
- Reaction prediction
- Qualitative drawing of I/E curves
- Applications: corrosion; electrolysis operating point ;
parasitic reactions
Prerequisites
Chemistry in solution
Continuous Control (CC) + written examination (2h)
All Documents
Calculation of the rating: 50% DS + 50% DC
Session 1
En présentiel et en distanciel :
Examen Ecrit : 50%
Examen oral de TP : 50%
Session 2
En présentiel et en distanciel :
Examen Ecrit : 50%
Examen oral de TP : 50%
This course brings 2.0 ECTS to students in UE Energy and Materials
*Électrochimie, concepts fondamentaux illustrés*
C. Lefrou, P. Fabry, J-C. Poignet
EDP Sciences (2013)
*Electrochemistry The Basics, With Examples *
C. Lefrou, P. Fabry, J-C. Poignet
Springer-Verlag (2012)