Publisher's Synopsis
Electrochemistry of metals constitutes a major section of chemistry, devoted to the study and improvement of processes of electro-crystallization (or ionization of metal atoms) ie: chemical conversions at the metal (electronic conductor) - electrolyte (ionic conductor) interface, when an electric current is passed through the electrolyte.;Electrochemistry of non-ferrous metals describes the basic principles of electrochemical kinetics involved in the electro-deposition and ionization of non-ferrous metals.;Laws governing elecro-crystallization, anodic processes occuring on soluble and insoluble anodes, and the role and principles of absorption of surface active substances have also been examined. Considerable fundamental research in the fields of statistics and kinetics of electrode processes has yielded new information regarding the structure of a surface layer at the metal-electrolyte interface, the nature of EMF and potential jumps, the absorption of surface active particles at the electrode and their influence on the electro-crystallizsation and anodic behaviour of metals.;In the context of large-scale application of electrochemical methods to meet the ever-increasing demand for heavy non-ferrous metals, we are faced with problems of intensification and improvement of electrode processes. These problems and ways to and means to resolve them, occupy a special place in this book. The utilitarian value of the electrochemical approach to investigating independent border-line fields such as electrochemistry of metals and hydrometallurgy, has received particular attention.;The book makes it apparent to its reader that many vital problems challenge the relatively new field of electrochemistry of metals. Their solution is essential for the advancement of theory and technology, which would enable a more rapid development of the knowledge of scientific and engineering aspects of electrochemistry.
