Abstract
Simultaneous dilatometric and electrochemical measurements are employed for studying the kinetic parameters and mechanism for hydrogen transport through metal oxides. As a model, CeO2 layer on a palladium wire substrate is investigated. Hydrogen is dissolved in aqueous solutions where their acidity and the oxide layer thickness are the studied parameters. Based on both open circuit potential and length changes, it is deduced that molecular diffusion through pores and imperfections in the ceria lattice is the rate determining step and no chemical reactions are involved in the oxide bulk. The following diffusion coefficients are calculated by using a diffusional transport model: D(1 N KOH) = 1.69 × 10-11 cm2 s-1D(1 N H2SO4) = 1.72 × 10-11 cm2 s-1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-64 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics