Electrolysis mass

Electrolysis mass: use current, time, molar mass. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.

Inputs

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Formula & explanation
m = ItM/(zF); F = 96485.33212 C/mol

Variables & units

Current
A · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Time
s · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Molar mass
g/mol · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
Electrons per deposited species
Numeric value · minimum 5e-324, maximum 1000000000000

Worked example

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Assumptions

Ideal100% current efficiency; actual deposition depends on side reactions and process conditions.

References

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Practice with an example

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