Kinetic parameters and current efficiencies for manganese(III) generation from manganese(II)
Abstract
Electrogeneration of manganese(II) at platinum, gold and glassy carbon was investigated by rotating disc electrode voltammetry. Anodic charge-transfer kinetic parameters were determined and used to compute generation current efficiencies. The maximum value obtained was 99.91% at a generating current density of 8.95 mA cm–2, in sulphuric acid. The most appropriate electrode material is gold.