Galvaaninen
Galvaaninen refers to phenomena related to electricity generated by chemical reactions, specifically involving dissimilar metals in an electrolyte. The term originates from the Italian physician and anatomist Luigi Galvani, whose experiments with frog legs and metals in the late 18th century led to early understanding of bioelectricity. His work paved the way for the development of the galvanic cell, also known as a voltaic cell or battery, which converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
A simple galvanic cell consists of two electrodes, typically made of different metals, immersed in an electrolyte
The potential difference, or voltage, generated by a galvanic cell depends on the specific metals used and