Thematics Rotating Disc Electrode

rotating disc electrode

Rotating Disc Electrode (RDE) is a hydrodynamic working electrode used in electrochemical applications such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, catalyst development, and controlling mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface. The electrode rotates during experiments, making a constant flux of analyte to the electrode. As the disk turns, some of the solution described as the hydrodynamic boundary layer is dragged by the spinning disk and the resulting centrifugal force flings the solution away from the center of the electrode. This flow can quickly achieve conditions in which the steady-state current is controlled by the solution flow rather than diffusion.

metal disk electrode

metal disk electrode

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gold disc electrode

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Platinum disc electrode

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We offer the best rotating disc electrode solutions for electrochemical applications such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, and catalyst development. Our extensive portfolio guarantees there is an appropriate standard solution that will meet your needs. For more unique applications, our bespoke design service allows us to meet almost any customer requirement.

Applications of Rotating Disc Electrode

  • Corrosion studies
  • Fuel cell research
  • Catalyst development
  • Controlling mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface
  • Investigating reaction mechanisms related to redox chemistry
  • Multi-electron transfer
  • Kinetics of a slow electron transfer
  • Adsorption/desorption steps
  • Electrochemical reaction mechanisms
  • Simulating the corrosion environment inside a pipeline in the oil industry
  • Collecting species produced on the disk in rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE)
  • Studying homogeneous bulk reactions of intermediate species produced at the disk in RRDE instruments
  • Fuel cells
  • Hydrogen production
  • Depollution
  • Electrochemical sensing

Advantages of Rotating Disc Electrode

  • Provides a constant flux of analyte to the electrode surface, allowing for precise control and determination of the reactant transportation near the electrode surface.
  • Allows for the investigation of different electrochemical phenomena, including multi-electron transfer, the kinetics of a slow electron transfer, adsorption/desorption steps, and electrochemical reaction mechanisms.
  • Can achieve conditions where the steady-state current is controlled by the solution flow rather than diffusion, providing better accuracy in experimental data.
  • Allows for the study of homogeneous bulk reactions of intermediate species produced at the disk by comparing experimental data to theoretical terms.
  • Can be used in various electrochemical applications such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, catalyst development, and controlling mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface.
  • Rotating cylinder experiments are important in the oil industry to simulate the corrosion environment inside a pipeline, avoiding the need for expensive flow loop setups.
  • Provides an ideal tool for flow conditions at the rotating cylinder, which are generally turbulent even at low rotation rates.
  • Can be made from a variety of different metals to evaluate their performance, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
  • The base rotation rate can be manually adjusted, providing flexibility in experimental design.

Our Rotating Disc Electrode is a cost-effective solution that provides high-quality results for various electrochemical applications, such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, catalyst development, and more. Our extensive product line provides standard solutions that cater to your needs, and our custom design service ensures that we meet your specific requirements.

FAQ

What is rotating disk electrode used for?

Rotating disk electrode (RDE) is a hydrodynamic working electrode used in electrochemical applications such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, catalyst development, and controlling mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface. It is used when defined mass transport to the sample electrode is desired. The disk's rotation induces a constant flux of analyte to the electrode, making it ideal for investigating different electrochemical phenomena such as multi-electron transfer, kinetics of slow electron transfer, adsorption/desorption steps, and electrochemical reaction mechanisms. In analytical chemistry, RDE is used in three-electrode systems for hydrodynamic voltammetry to investigate reaction mechanisms related to redox chemistry.

What is the rotating electrode method?

The rotating electrode method is a technique used in electrochemical applications such as fuel cell research, corrosion studies, catalyst development, and controlling mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface. It involves using a rotating disk electrode (RDE) that rotates during experiments, inducing a constant flux of analyte to the electrode. The RDE can quickly achieve conditions in which the steady-state current is controlled by the solution flow rather than diffusion. By running experiments at various rotation rates, different electrochemical phenomena can be investigated, including multi-electron transfer, adsorption/desorption steps, and electrochemical reaction mechanisms.

What is the rotating ring-disk electrode method?

The rotating ring-disk electrode (RRDE) is a double working electrode used in analytical chemistry for hydrodynamic voltammetry. It is designed for investigating reaction mechanisms related to redox chemistry and other chemical phenomena. The RRDE has a disk electrode at its center and a ring electrode around the disk. The system takes advantage of the laminar flow created during rotation, allowing for controlled contact of the solution with the disk and ring electrodes. By varying the rate of rotation, it is possible to determine the rate of the chemical reaction and investigate different electrochemical phenomena.

What are the advantages of rotating disc electrode?

The advantages of rotating disk electrodes (RDE) include the ability to control mass transport of reactants to the electrode surface, achieve laminar flow of solution towards and across the electrode, and investigate different electrochemical phenomena such as multi-electron transfer and electrochemical reaction mechanisms. RDEs are commonly used in electrochemical applications such as corrosion studies, fuel cell research, and catalyst development. The base rotation rate of RDEs can be manually adjusted, and the electrode rotation rate can be precisely controlled with an electric motor. RDEs are a powerful tool for investigating reaction mechanisms related to redox chemistry and other chemical phenomena.

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