ISSN:
1572-9567
Keywords:
ion transport
;
solid-state batteries
;
thermal diffusion
;
thermocells
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Starting from the complete set of equations of hydrodynamics and nonequilibrium thermodynamics for a binary uni-univalent salt in an electrolyte solution contained between electrodes, we have solved, in part, both the transient and the steady-state thermal diffusion problems. Full account is taken of nonvanishing space charge near the electrodes. Formulas are obtained for the temperature distribution, the electric field, the salt concentration distribution, the charge distribution, and the voltage. The effect of Joule heating on the temperature distribution is very small. The effect of space charge on the electric field and on the salt concentration distribution is also small. Applications both to solid-state ionic devices such as batteries and to thermal diffusion measurements in aqueous electrolyte solutions are mentioned.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00503801
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