potentiaalreferentie
Potentiaalreferentie, often translated as potential reference or reference potential, is a fundamental concept in electrochemistry and related fields. It refers to a defined electrical potential against which other potentials are measured. This reference point is crucial for establishing a consistent and comparable scale for electrochemical measurements. Without a stable and reproducible reference, it would be impossible to accurately determine the potential of an electrode or the electromotive force (EMF) of an electrochemical cell.
A common and widely used potentiaalreferentie is the standard hydrogen electrode (SHE). The SHE is defined as
The choice of potentiaalreferentie depends on the specific application and the electrochemical environment. Factors such as