sähkökemialliselle

Sähkökemiallinen refers to phenomena and processes involving the interaction between electricity and chemical reactions. This broad field encompasses the study of how chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy and vice versa. Key areas within electrochemistry include the design and function of electrochemical cells, which are devices that produce electric current from spontaneous chemical reactions or use electric current to drive non-spontaneous chemical reactions.

Common examples of electrochemical cells are batteries and fuel cells, which convert chemical energy into electrical energy for powering devices. Conversely, electrolytic cells use electrical energy to force chemical reactions to occur, such as in electroplating, electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen, and refining metals. The principles of electrochemistry are fundamental to understanding corrosion, the operation of sensors, and various industrial processes. Electrochemical techniques are also employed in analytical chemistry for quantitative measurements of substances. The transfer of electrons between different chemical species is the central aspect of these electrical and chemical transformations.