VII. Polarization of metallic surfaces in aqueous solutions. On a new method of obtaining electricity from mechanical force, and certain relations between electrostatic induction and the decomposition of water
You can manage bookmarks using lists, please log in to your user account for this.
Media type:
E-Article
Title:
VII. Polarization of metallic surfaces in aqueous solutions. On a new method of obtaining electricity from mechanical force, and certain relations between electrostatic induction and the decomposition of water
imprint:
The Royal Society, 1871
Published in:Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London
Description:
<jats:p>In 1860, having need of condensers of enormous capacity, the author found that platinum plates immersed in a solution of sulphuric acid and water had enormous capacity, and could, under certain conditions, be used as condensers with potentials below that necessary for decomposing water. When one of the platinum plates was replaced by mercury, and a powerful battery was applied so as to make the mercury negative, the latter flattened out and increased its surface.</jats:p>