Qualitative and quantitative identification of oxides on metallic surfaces

摘要

Contradictory results and misidentification of oxide layers on metallic surfaces have caused ambiguity in interpretation of results leading to incorrect use in industrial application. This paper focuses on the effect of experimental parameters, such as electrolyte composition and concentration, current density, coating, time constant, surface roughness, and concentration of depolarizer on cathodic reduction of oxides on metallic wires to yield precise measurement and correct identification of oxide layers.