Diffusion Current Formula

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Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the actual diffusion of electroreducible ion from the bulk of the sample to the surface of the mercury droplet due to concentration gradient. Check FAQs
Id=607(n)(D)12(mr)23(t)16(c)
Id - Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation?n - No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation?D - Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation?mr - Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation?t - Time for Dropping Mercury?c - Concentration for Ilkovic Equation?

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3E+7Edit=607(2Edit)(6.9E-6Edit)12(4Edit)23(4Edit)16(3Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Id=607(n)(D)12(mr)23(t)16(c)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Id=607(2)(6.9E-6cm²/s)12(4mg/s)23(4s)16(3mmol/mm³)
Next Step Convert Units
Id=607(2)(6.9E-10m²/s)12(4E-6kg/s)23(4s)16(3E+6mol/m³)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Id=607(2)(6.9E-10)12(4E-6)23(4)16(3E+6)
Next Step Evaluate
Id=30.372542348209A
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Id=30372542.348209µA
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Id=3E+7µA

Diffusion Current Formula Elements

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Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation
Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the actual diffusion of electroreducible ion from the bulk of the sample to the surface of the mercury droplet due to concentration gradient.
Symbol: Id
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: µA
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation
No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the number of electrons exchanged in the electrode reaction.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation
Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the diffusion coefficient of the polarizer in the medium.
Symbol: D
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: cm²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation
Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the mass of liquid mercury passing per unit time.
Symbol: mr
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: mg/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Time for Dropping Mercury
Time for Dropping Mercury is defined as the lifetime of the drop of mercury in the electrode.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Concentration for Ilkovic Equation
Concentration for Ilkovic Equation is defined as the concentration of the depolariser in the dropping mercury electrode.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mmol/mm³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Polarography category

​Go Diffusion Coefficient given Diffusion Current
D=(Id607(n)(mr)23(t)16(c))2
​Go No of Electrons given Diffusion Current
n=Id607(D)12(mr)23(t)16(c)
​Go Drop Lifetime given Diffusion Current
t=(Id607(n)(mr)23(D)12(c))6
​Go Mass Flow Rate given Diffusion Current
mr=(Id607(n)(D)12(t)16(c))32

How to Evaluate Diffusion Current?

Diffusion Current evaluator uses Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation = 607*(No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation)*(Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation)^(1/2)*(Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation)^(2/3)*(Time for Dropping Mercury)^(1/6)*(Concentration for Ilkovic Equation) to evaluate the Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation, The Diffusion Current formula is defined as the actual diffusion of electroreducible ion from the bulk of the sample to the surface of the mercury droplet due to concentration gradient. Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation is denoted by Id symbol.

How to evaluate Diffusion Current using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Diffusion Current, enter No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation (n), Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation (D), Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation (mr), Time for Dropping Mercury (t) & Concentration for Ilkovic Equation (c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Diffusion Current

What is the formula to find Diffusion Current?
The formula of Diffusion Current is expressed as Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation = 607*(No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation)*(Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation)^(1/2)*(Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation)^(2/3)*(Time for Dropping Mercury)^(1/6)*(Concentration for Ilkovic Equation). Here is an example- 3E+13 = 607*(2)*(6.9E-10)^(1/2)*(4E-06)^(2/3)*(4)^(1/6)*(3000000).
How to calculate Diffusion Current?
With No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation (n), Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation (D), Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation (mr), Time for Dropping Mercury (t) & Concentration for Ilkovic Equation (c) we can find Diffusion Current using the formula - Diffusion Current for Ilkovic Equation = 607*(No. of Electrons for Ilkovic Equation)*(Diffusion Coefficient for Ilkovic Equation)^(1/2)*(Mass Flow Rate for Ilkovic Equation)^(2/3)*(Time for Dropping Mercury)^(1/6)*(Concentration for Ilkovic Equation).
Can the Diffusion Current be negative?
Yes, the Diffusion Current, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Diffusion Current?
Diffusion Current is usually measured using the Microampere[µA] for Electric Current. Ampere[µA], Milliampere[µA], Centiampere[µA] are the few other units in which Diffusion Current can be measured.
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