Oxidations involving silver. I. Kinetics of the anodic oxidation of silver in alkaline electrolytes
1968 ◽
Vol 46
(22)
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pp. 3437-3442
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Keyword(s):
The kinetics of the electrochemical oxidation of silver to Ag2O in NaOH have been studied at different temperatures and hydroxyl ion concentrations. The enthalpy of activation was found to be ~ 5 kcal/mole. The kinetics of oxidation of Ag2O to AgO are discussed.