Electrochemical Behavior of Mg-Li Electrodes in NaCl Solution

Authors

Lin WU, Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education,College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,China;
Yan-zhuo LV, Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education,College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,China;
Xue CAO, Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education,College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,China;
Gui-ling WANG, Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education,College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,China;
Dian-xue CAO, Key Laboratory of Superlight Material and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education,College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering,Harbin Engineering University,Harbin 150001,China;

Abstract

The Mg-Li electrodes containing 8.5% and 14% Li were prepared using an induction melting method.Their electrochemical behavior in NaCl solution was investigated by means of potentiodynamic polarization,potentiostatic oxidation,electrochemical impedance technique and mass-loss measurements.The morphology of the electrodes after discharge was examined using scanning electron microscopy.The Mg-14Li electrode showed more negative open circuit potential and higher discharge current density than Mg-8.5Li electrode.The oxidation products of Mg-14Li loosely attached on the electrode surface and peeled off easily.The Mg-8.5Li exhibited higher utilization efficiency.Both electrodes gave higher utilization efficiencies when discharged at lower anodic potential.

Keywords

Mg-Li electrodes, discharge behavior, metal semi fuel cell, anode material

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.61558/2993-074X.1979

Publication Date

2009-05-28

Online Available Date

2009-05-28

Revised Date

2009-05-28

Received Date

2009-05-28

Recommended Citation

Lin WU, Yan-zhuo LV, Xue CAO, Gui-ling WANG, Dian-xue CAO. Electrochemical Behavior of Mg-Li Electrodes in NaCl Solution[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2009 , 15(2): 198-201.
DOI: 10.61558/2993-074X.1979
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol15/iss2/14

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