Mechanism for an electrodiffusional instability in concentration polarization

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Abstract

A mechanism is suggested for an electrodiffusional instability which may arise in the course of concentration polarization at a cation-exchange membrane employed in electrodialysis. Estimates for the onset of instability are obtained. Presentation is based on earlier results concerning the steady fields of ion concentration and electric potential developing in the course of concentration polarization in the diffusion layer adjacent to an ideal cation-exchange membrane.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1595-1609
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Faraday Transactions 2: Molecular and Chemical Physics
Volume77
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1981
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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