Abstract
The first results of a study of the oxygen reduction reaction on a rotating ring-disk electrode using single-crystal Pt disk electrodes are presented. The order of activity of Pt(hkl) in H2SO4 increased in the sequence (111) < (100) < (110). These differences are attributed to the structure sensitivity of (bi)sulfate anion adsorption and its inhibiting effect. Very small fluxes (IR/N < 0.01ID) of peoxide were detected at the ring at potentials above 0 V (SCE) on all surfaces. However, below 0 V absorbed hydrogen affected the partial reduction of oxygen to H2O2 in the order (111) < (100) > (110), with 100% H2O2 formation on Pt(111).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3411-3415 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |