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Why is the peak-to-peak separation of cyclic voltammetry is 57 mV?

David Bolton  Follow

The derivation of equation for cyclic voltammetry requires a lot of advanced calculus and differential equations based on the Fick's law of diffusion. This is not to discourage you but to show that the teacher is oversimplifying it. The derivation are provided in Allan J. Bard's Electroanalytical Chemistry. Why are they teaching cyclic voltammetry in sophomore classes?

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Joel Lui  Follow
Good to know but Bards book should be consulted. You will find the details there.More
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Fraser Robertson  Follow
Actually Im not a student at a usual university, so Im not a sophomore, but in an equivalent grade. Ive heard about the Ficks law of diffusion but I dont know the detail, so I want to study more and more, and to understand the derivation. Anyway, thank you for answering!More
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