Détermination du mécanisme de dégagement d'hydrogène sur le niobium en milieu alcalin
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The mechanism of the hydrogen evolution reaction on niobium is evaluated in alkaline media at 24 °C. The reaction order of zero, along with the observed Tafel slopes of 120 mV/decade (standard deviation 8 mV/dec.), indicate the Heyrovsky reaction mechanism to be applicable for the hydrogen evolution reaction. The presence of anions such as sulfate and chloride does not influence the mechanism.