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DORN EFFECT [1 record]

Record 1 1997-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrochemistry
DEF

The potential difference Esed or E at zero current caused by the sedimentation of particles in the field of gravity or in a centrifuge, between two identical electrodes at different levels (or at different distances from the centre of rotation).

OBS

E is positive if the lower (peripheral) electrode is negative.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrochimie
DEF

[...] différence de potentiel Esed ou E, pour un courant égal à zéro, causée par la sédimentation de particules dans le champ de gravité ou dans une centrifugeuse, entre deux électrodes identiques, à des niveaux différents (ou à des distances différentes du centre de rotation).

OBS

La valeur de E est positive si l'électrode inférieure (périphérique) est négative.

Spanish

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