Stress in Anodically Formed Lead Dioxide

Author: Bushrod C. J.   Hampson N. A.  

Publisher: Maney Publishing

ISSN: 0007-0599

Source: British Corrosion Journal, Vol.6, Iss.3, 1971-05, pp. : 129-131

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Abstract

Measurements of the stress in lead dioxide deposits formed anodically on a nickel substrate are reported for acid lead nitrate electrolytes. In simple acid electrolytes, the electrodeposit is compressively stressed, high stress is favoured by low [Pb2+]. The effect of additions of organic acid anion is pronounced; depending on the concentration of the organic anion, stress may be partly or completely relieved. Addition of sufficient organic anion causes a reversal of the stress from compressive to tensile. The results may be interpreted in terms of adsorption at the electrode.