Electrical double layer

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-003643

A structure that appears at the interface between a charged surface, such as an electrode, and an ionic conductor, like an electrolyte solution. It consists of a layer of charge accumulated on the surface and a corresponding layer of counter-ions that have migrated to the interface from the bulk solution. The arrangement of these two charged layers creates a strong electric field localized at the interface.

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Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-003643
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Physical and Biophysical Chemistry
References	PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 949 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)

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    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 949 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
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