Faradaikationen

Faradaikationen is a term that appears to be a misspelling or a non-standard term within scientific literature. It is likely a phonetic or typographical error related to "Faradaic," a term used in electrochemistry. The term "Faradaic" refers to electrochemical processes that involve the transfer of electrons between an electrode and an analyte. These are distinct from non-Faradaic processes, which do not involve charge transfer but rather changes in the electrical double layer at the electrode surface.

If "Faradaikationen" is intended to refer to cations involved in Faradaic processes, then it would simply mean positively charged ions that undergo oxidation or reduction at an electrode. For instance, in the electrolysis of a solution containing copper ions (Cu²⁺), these cations would be involved in a Faradaic reaction if they gain electrons to form solid copper on the cathode. Conversely, if another cation were present that lost electrons to form a positively charged species, it would also be a Faradaic process.

Without further context or clarification, it is impossible to provide a definitive definition for "Faradaikationen." It is recommended to verify the spelling and context of the term to ensure accurate scientific communication. It is possible the term is a very niche or newly introduced concept that has not yet gained widespread recognition or is specific to a particular research group or publication.