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ELECTROLYTE FAIBLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fuel Cells (Electr.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phosphoric acid fuel cell
1, record 1, English, phosphoric%20acid%20fuel%20cell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PAFC 1, record 1, English, PAFC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of fuel cell in which the electrolyte consists of concentrated phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and protons (H+) are transported from the anode to the cathode. 2, record 1, English, - phosphoric%20acid%20fuel%20cell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The operating temperature range is generally 160-220°C. 2, record 1, English, - phosphoric%20acid%20fuel%20cell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piles à combustible (Électricité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pile à acide phosphorique
1, record 1, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20acide%20phosphorique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PAFC 2, record 1, French, PAFC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pile PAFC 3, record 1, French, pile%20PAFC
feminine noun
- pile à combustible à acide phosphorique 4, record 1, French, pile%20%C3%A0%20combustible%20%C3%A0%20acide%20phosphorique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les composants de ces deux dernières piles à combustible (PAFC et PEMFC) sont très semblables, sauf pour ce qui est de l’électrolyte. Dans le cas de la PAFC, l’électrolyte est de l’acide phosphorique (aussi un électrolyte conducteur de protons), un liquide, alors qu’il s’agit d’un polymère solide dans le cas de la PEMFC. 5, record 1, French, - pile%20%C3%A0%20acide%20phosphorique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les avantages de la PAFC sont sa facilité de fabrication, sa stabilité thermique et chimique et la faible volatilité de l'électrolyte aux températures de fonctionnement(entre 150 et 220 °C). 5, record 1, French, - pile%20%C3%A0%20acide%20phosphorique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Electrochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weak electrolyte
1, record 2, English, weak%20electrolyte
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrolytes are divided into strong and weak electrolytes. ... Weak electrolytes are only partially ionized in solution. 2, record 2, English, - weak%20electrolyte
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Électrochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- électrolyte faible
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lectrolyte%20faible
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains corps, comme l’acide acétique [...], ne sont que partiellement dissociés en solution. Ce sont les électrolytes faibles. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9lectrolyte%20faible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Electroquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- electrolito débil
1, record 2, Spanish, electrolito%20d%C3%A9bil
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Geochemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lyophobic colloid
1, record 3, English, lyophobic%20colloid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a substance in a colloid state that has a tendency to repel liquids. 2, record 3, English, - lyophobic%20colloid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Géochimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- colloïde lyophobe
1, record 3, French, collo%C3%AFde%20lyophobe
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution colloïdale dont la phase dispersée est un solide et qui précipite par adjonction d’une faible quantité d’électrolyte. 2, record 3, French, - collo%C3%AFde%20lyophobe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Geoquímica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- coloide liófobo
1, record 3, Spanish, coloide%20li%C3%B3fobo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrometallurgy
- Electrolytical Processes (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydrogen overvoltage
1, record 4, English, hydrogen%20overvoltage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An overvoltage occurring at an electrode as a result of the liberation of hydrogen gas. 2, record 4, English, - hydrogen%20overvoltage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reduction potential of zinc is far more cathodic (-0.763 V) than that of the hydrogen ion, and its efficient electrodeposition depends upon maintaining a high hydrogen overvoltage. Metals more noble than zinc deposit on the cathode, and most promote hydrogen evolution and zinc corrosion. This reduces the yield of zinc ... 3, record 4, English, - hydrogen%20overvoltage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électrométallurgie
- Électrolyse (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- surtension d’hydrogène
1, record 4, French, surtension%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La liqueur neutre(de lixiviation) contient les sulfates solubles des métaux.(Si l'élimination) des métaux n’ est pas parfaite, la présence dans l'électrolyte d’ions de ces métaux, qui peuvent se déposer en même temps que le zinc, et pour lesquels la surtension d’hydrogène est plus faible, peut entraîner un dégagement d’hydrogène à la cathode, c'est-à-dire diminuer le rendement Faraday de l'électrolyse et entraver le dépôt normal de zinc. 1, record 4, French, - surtension%20d%26rsquo%3Bhydrog%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
- Electrometallurgy
- Masonry Practice
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electrosmosis
1, record 5, English, electrosmosis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- electro-osmosis 2, record 5, English, electro%2Dosmosis
correct
- electroosmosis 3, record 5, English, electroosmosis
correct
- electro-endosmosis 1, record 5, English, electro%2Dendosmosis
correct
- electro-endosmose 4, record 5, English, electro%2Dendosmose
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The passage of a liquid through a diaphragm under the stimulus of a difference of potential. 1, record 5, English, - electrosmosis
Record 5, Key term(s)
- electrical osmose
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
- Électrométallurgie
- Maçonnerie
- Traitement des eaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- électro-osmose
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectro%2Dosmose
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- électro-endosmose 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9lectro%2Dendosmose
correct, feminine noun
- osmose électrique 3, record 5, French, osmose%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de déplacement de l'eau dans une direction préférentielle, sous l'effet d’un faible champ électrique : deux métaux de nature différente séparés par un électrolyte(tel que l'eau chargée de sels présente dans une maçonnerie), génèrent entre eux une faible différence de potentiel, qui a pour effet de déplacer l'électrolyte. 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Dosmose
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[En bâtiment] On utilise ce phénomène pour le compactage de sols argileux gorgés d’eau, et surtout pour l’assèchement des murs humides [...] 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9lectro%2Dosmose
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroquímica
- Electrometalurgia
- Albañilería
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- electroósmosis
1, record 5, Spanish, electro%C3%B3smosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- electro-ósmosis 2, record 5, Spanish, electro%2D%C3%B3smosis
correct, feminine noun
- electro-endósmosis 2, record 5, Spanish, electro%2Dend%C3%B3smosis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ósmosis que se favorece estableciendo una diferencia de potencial eléctrico entre dos electrodos situados a ambos lados de la membrana semipermeable. 1, record 5, Spanish, - electro%C3%B3smosis
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