Silver/silver
sulfate instead of mercury/mercury sulfate reference electrode
when you do not want to contain Cl-
in the gas-chemical measurement solution (e.g. analysis of Cl-)
or acidic, especially sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid-based electrolytes
A reference electrode is used.
Ag2SO4 (s) == 2 Ag (s) + 2e- +SO4=
References: "Reference Electrodes, Theory and Practice",
DJG Ives & GJ Janz, Academic Press, NY (1961)
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vs.
NHE
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Vs.
SCE
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Ag/Ag2SO4,
H2SO4 (0.5M) |
0.72V
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0.48V
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Ag/Ag2SO4,
H2SO4 (1M) |
0.71V
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0.47V
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Ag/Ag2SO4,
K2SO4(sat'd) |
0.68V
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0.44V
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PriceUSD
or EUR 158
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