Electrochemical equivalent

The electrochemical equivalent, sometimes abbreviated Eq or Z, of a chemical element is the mass of that element (in grams) transported by 1 coulomb of electric charge. The electrochemical equivalent of an element is measured with a voltameter.

Element Electrochemical equivalent
Silver 0.0011181
Copper 0.0003294
Hydrogen 0.0000105
Not to be confused with Equivalent (chemistry).

Definition

The electrochemical equivalent of a substance may be defined as the mass of the substance deposited to one of the electrodes when a current of 1 Ampere is passed for 1 Second, i.e. a quantity of electricity of one Coulomb is passed.

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