Date of Award
6-1964
Document Type
Open Access
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Chemistry
Language
English
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to investigate the photoelectric properties of an acidified ferrous-sulfate solution. It is known that in the presence of ultraviolet light, the equilibrium is shifted to the right. The idea is proposed that the hydrogen gas produced by this reaction might be absorbed on a platinum grid, thereby creating a hydrogen electrode. A cell is thus proposed in which two platinum electrodes are immersed in the same solution of ferrous sulfate and sulfuric acid. The area surrounding one electrode is to be illuminated with ultraviolet light. Some of the hydrogen gas produced in that area will presumably be absorbed by the one platinum electrode and a potential across the two electrodes will be developed.
Recommended Citation
Harlow, Richard Leslie, "A hydrogen electrode via ferrous ion and ultraviolet light" (1964). Honors Theses. 1930.
https://digitalworks.union.edu/theses/1930
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